Origin
Jarrettsville, MD
Morning in Jarrettsville on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jarrettsville, MD to New Mexico, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jarrettsville, MD
Jonathan Borba
New Mexico, MD
B. Kane
Trip Overview
This 31.5-mile drive from Jarrettsville, MD to New Mexico, MD is a straightforward, single-day trip with an estimated duration of 58 minutes. With no highway driving and a fuel cost of around $5, it's an economical option for a short excursion. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Mount Carmel Road, Hampstead Mexico Road, and Norrisville Road, suggesting a more intimate journey through Maryland's Northeast region. Given its short length and local road focus, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, offering a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel Road | 10.2 mi | 18m |
| Hampstead Mexico Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Norrisville Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Monkton Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Troyer Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Shepperd Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Black Rock Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Lower Beckleysville Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mount Carmel Road
— 10.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jarrettsville, MD and New Mexico, MD.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
35 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn left onto MD 23
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Norrisville Road
4
Turn left onto MD 138
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Troyer Road
5
Turn right onto MD 138
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Shepperd Road
6
Continue on MD 138
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Monkton Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto MD 45
512 ft
·
18 sec
·
York Road
8
Turn left onto MD 137
8.5 mi
·
15 min
·
Mount Carmel Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto Mount Carmel Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount Carmel Road
10
Continue on Lower Beckleysville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Beckleysville Road
11
Enter roundabout onto MD 833
41 ft
·
0 sec
·
Black Rock Road
12
Continue on MD 833
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Rock Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto MD 30 Business
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto MD 482
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampstead Mexico Road
Use the left lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto MD 482
166 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hampstead Mexico Road
16
Continue on MD 482
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Hampstead Mexico Road
17
Continue on Guadelupe Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Guadelupe Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Guadelupe Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Jarrettsville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
MD 45 / York Road
At end of road, turn right onto MD 45 / York Road
Navigation decision point
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Mount Carmel Road
At end of road, turn left onto Mount Carmel Road
Navigation decision point
6
25.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road
Turn left onto MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
26.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road
Enter roundabout onto MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.22 one way
$10.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Mexico, MD
Morning in New Mexico on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 31.5-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.2 miles on Mount Carmel Road. This route is characterized by its continuous navigation through local roadways rather than high-speed highways. Prepare for frequent turns and a more engaging driving experience as you navigate these county roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Mount Carmel Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (MD 45 / York Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles (Mount Carmel Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Mount Carmel Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (MD 45 / York Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles (Mount Carmel Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Mexico, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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