Origin
New Mexico, MD
Late night in New Mexico on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Mexico, MD to Bartonsville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Mexico, MD
B. Kane
Bartonsville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
New Mexico, MD to Bartonsville, MD is 33.4 miles and takes about 50m via Ridge Road and I 70, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and Maryland, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a route that involves frequent turns and requires your attention, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It's a manageable distance for a single day, perfect for a quick getaway or a practical transit between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge Road | 17.4 mi | 26m |
| I 70 | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Manchester Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Old National Pike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bartonsville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Guadelupe Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ridge Road
— 17.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Mexico, MD and Bartonsville, MD.
1
Start on Guadelupe Drive
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Guadelupe Drive
2
Turn right onto MD 27
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Manchester Road
3
Continue on MD 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
4
Continue on MD 27
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Street
5
Continue on MD 27
17 mi
·
26 min
·
Ridge Road
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Frederick
7
Merge onto I 70; US 40
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 70; US 40
8
Continue on I 70; US 40
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 59
Toward MD 144
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto Meadow Road
452 ft
·
14 sec
·
Meadow Road
11
Turn right onto MD 144
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Old National Pike
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Bartonsville Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Bartonsville Road
13
Turn right onto Hines Road
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hines Road
14
Arrive at destination
Hines Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from New Mexico, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 31.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 27 / Manchester Road
Turn right onto MD 27 / Manchester Road
Navigation decision point
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Frederick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Frederick
7
30.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward MD 144
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 59
Toward MD 144
4
31 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Meadow Road
Turn right onto Meadow Road
Navigation decision point
5
31.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
MD 144 / Old National Pike
Turn right onto MD 144 / Old National Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.54 one way
$11.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.06 | $12.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Bartonsville, MD
Late night in Bartonsville on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Mount Airy, MD
17 mi in
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
3 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
50m 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?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of junctions and changes in direction. With 27% of the journey on highways like I 70, you'll experience some faster stretches, but the majority involves navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is 17.4 miles on Ridge Road, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before more turns resume. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged with the road.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on Ridge Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MD 27 / Manchester Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MD 27 / Manchester Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on Ridge 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: at 0.2 miles (MD 27 / Manchester Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Antietam National Battlefield (5 total within detour distance). 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 Bartonsville, 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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