Origin
New Mexico, MD
Morning in New Mexico on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Mexico, MD to Cloverly, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Mexico, MD
B. Kane
Cloverly, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
New Mexico, MD to Cloverly, MD is 39.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via New Hampshire Avenue, New Washington Road, and Route 97, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's manageable for a single day. If you're looking for a straightforward, relatively short hop within the state, this route offers a practical way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Avenue | 9.8 mi | 19m |
| New Washington Road | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Route 97 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Old Washington Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Manchester Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Malcolm Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Hampshire Avenue
— 9.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Mexico, MD and Cloverly, 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
377 ft
·
11 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
5
Merge onto MD 97; MD 140
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Boulevard
6
Turn right onto MD 97
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Malcolm Drive
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on MD 97
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
New Washington Road
8
Continue on MD 97
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Washington Road
9
Enter roundabout onto MD 97
113 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Washington Road
10
Continue on MD 97
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Washington Road
11
Continue on MD 97
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 97
12
Continue on MD 97
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Georgia Avenue
13
Turn left onto MD 650
9.8 mi
·
19 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
14
Turn left onto Briggs Chaney Road
155 ft
·
3 sec
·
Briggs Chaney Road
15
Arrive at destination
Briggs Chaney Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 39.5 — 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
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MD 97 / Malcolm Drive
Turn right onto MD 97 / Malcolm Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
MD 97 / Old Washington Road
Enter roundabout onto MD 97 / Old Washington Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
39.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Briggs Chaney Road
Turn left onto Briggs Chaney Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.55 one way
$13.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Cloverly, MD
Morning in Cloverly on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Mount Airy, MD
20 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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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 route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll navigate a series of turns and local roads. With only a 22% highway share, most of your time will be spent on more community-focused streets. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.8 miles on New Hampshire Avenue, offering a brief period of less frequent turns before you're back to navigating intersections. The road's personality shifts frequently, requiring your attention to map and directional cues throughout the journey.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on New Hampshire Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MD 27 / Manchester Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Mexico, MD to Cloverly, MD is easy. At 1h 6m with 22% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MD 27 / Manchester Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.2 miles (MD 97 / Malcolm Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on New Hampshire Avenue. 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 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.2 miles (MD 97 / Malcolm Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. 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 Cloverly, 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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