Road Trips from New Mexico, MD
From New Mexico, MD, you've got options for quick half-day escapes or longer hauls, all within Maryland. The routes generally stick to flat terrain, making for an easy drive. You'll find several destinations with parks nearby, including national battlefields and historical parks, perfect for a day trip. If you're looking for a longer drive, there are options that push past the three-hour mark, offering more extensive park access.
Total Routes
11
Shortest
1h
With Parks Nearby
11
Under 2 hours
6 total in this range
Oakland, MD
1h 39m69.8 mi one way
This 1.7-hour drive gets you to Oakland, MD. It's a solid option if you want access to Monocacy National Battlefield, and it's shorter than heading to Chesapeake Ranch Estates. The profile is mixed highway and surface roads, with mostly flat terrain.
Coral Hills, MD
1h 37m65.1 mi one way
For a 1.6-hour drive, Coral Hills is an option that offers proximity to both Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Monocacy National Battlefield. It's a bit longer than the trip to Riverside, MD, but provides more park access. The terrain is mostly flat.
Forestville, MD
1h 37m71.5 mi one way
This 1.6-hour trip to Forestville, MD, uses a mostly highway profile. Like the drive to Coral Hills, it offers access to Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Monocacy National Battlefield. The terrain is mostly flat.
North Laurel, MD
1h 5m46.8 mi one way
At just 1.1 hours, North Laurel is one of the closer destinations. It provides access to Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Monocacy National Battlefield. This drive is shorter than heading to Prince Frederick, MD, and features mostly flat terrain.
Riverside, MD
59m41.9 mi one way
This is your quickest option at just 1 hour. Riverside, MD, is closer than Forestville, MD, and still offers access to Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Monocacy National Battlefield. The terrain is mostly flat.
Full-day getaway
Prince Frederick, MD
2h 9m89.4 mi one way
A 2.2-hour drive takes you to Prince Frederick, MD. This route offers access to more historical parks, including Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, in addition to Monocacy National Battlefield and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. It's longer than the trip to North Laurel, MD.
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
2h 35m107.5 mi one way
This 2.6-hour drive to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD, is longer than the trip to Prince Frederick, MD. You'll have access to Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield, and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. The terrain is mostly flat.
Solomons, MD
2h 40m109.2 mi one way
Solomons, MD, is a 2.7-hour drive, making it one of the longer options. Similar to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD, this route provides access to Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield, and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. The terrain is mostly flat.
Willards, MD
3h 32m149.9 mi one way
At 3.5 hours, this is one of the longest drives, taking you to Willards, MD. It provides access to Assateague Island National Seashore, which is not available on shorter trips, as well as Monocacy National Battlefield. The route is mostly surface roads.
Pittsville, MD
3h 25m142.8 mi one way
This 3.4-hour drive to Pittsville, MD, is slightly shorter than the trip to Willards, MD. It offers access to Assateague Island National Seashore and Monocacy National Battlefield. The profile is mostly surface roads, with flat terrain.
Browse by Mood
Oakland, MD
1h 39m69.8 mi one way
Prince Frederick, MD
2h 9m89.4 mi one way
Coral Hills, MD
1h 37m65.1 mi one way
Forestville, MD
1h 37m71.5 mi one way
Oakland, MD
1h 39m69.8 mi one way
Prince Frederick, MD
2h 9m89.4 mi one way
Solomons, MD
2h 40m109.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Enjoy the green spaces near Monocacy National Battlefield and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park with moderate drive times on mostly flat terrain.
Summer
The longer drives to the coast, like Willards, MD, open up Assateague Island National Seashore, while shorter trips still offer historical park access.
Fall
The varied park options remain accessible, with mostly flat terrain making for easy driving to historical sites like Monocacy National Battlefield.
Winter
Focus on the closer destinations like Riverside, MD, or North Laurel, MD, for manageable drives to nearby national parks and battlefields on flat terrain.
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