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Trip from New Mexico, MD to Coral Hills, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

65.1 mi

105 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown New Mexico, MD, MD

New Mexico, MD

B. Kane

Downtown Coral Hills, MD, MD

Coral Hills, MD

Trung Nguyen

Trip Overview

Spanning 65.1 miles, this route between New Mexico, MD, and Coral Hills, MD, is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 37 minutes. Since the entire drive stays within the Northeast region, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. You will navigate a variety of corridors, including the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Northwest Expressway, and Baltimore Boulevard. This path is ideal if you want a practical, no-fuss connection between these two Maryland points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

32.5 miles from New Mexico, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 23.2 mi 32m
Northwest Expressway 9.2 mi 11m
Baltimore Boulevard 9.1 mi 13m
Baltimore Beltway 8.7 mi 11m
Manchester Road 2.6 mi 4m
Eastern Avenue Northeast 1.8 mi 3m
Southwestern Boulevard 1.7 mi 2m
Westminster Pike 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Baltimore-Washington Parkway — 23.2 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Mexico, MD and Coral Hills, 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

9.1 mi · 13 min · Baltimore Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on MD 140

1.6 mi · 2 min · Westminster Pike
Use the straight lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 795

9.2 mi · 11 min · Northwest Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 695

8.7 mi · 11 min · Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 12A Toward US 1: Arbutus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward US 1: Southwestern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn straight onto US 1

1.7 mi · 2 min · Southwestern Boulevard
13

Turn straight onto US 1

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Washington Boulevard
14

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Washington Boulevard
15

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 195 East: BWI Airport
16

Merge onto I 195

1.1 mi · 1 min · Metropolitan Boulevard
17

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 2B Toward MD 295 South: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto MD 295

23 mi · 32 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on MD 201

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
21

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens Use the slight right lane.
22

Continue on Kenilworth Avenue

416 ft · 17 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
23

Turn left onto Eastern Avenue Northeast

1.8 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast
24

Turn right onto 63rd Street Northeast

0.2 mi · 17 sec · 63rd Street Northeast
25

Continue on Southern Avenue Northeast

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Southern Avenue Northeast
26

Continue on Southern Avenue Southeast

427 ft · 15 sec · Southern Avenue Southeast
27

Turn left onto Davey Street

285 ft · 8 sec · Davey Street
28

Turn right onto Chamber Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Chamber Avenue
29

Continue on Larchmont Avenue

1.0 mi · 3 min · Larchmont Avenue
30

At end of road, turn left onto Marlboro Pike

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Marlboro Pike
31

Turn left onto Opus Avenue

63 ft · 2 sec · Opus Avenue
32

Arrive at destination

Opus Avenue

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can comfortably manage the 1 hour and 37 minute drive without planning for formal rest stops, as the distance is short enough to cover in one go. Keep in mind that your fuel budget is roughly $11, so topping off your tank before you leave will ensure you do not have to worry about stops along the way. Since the route relies on a combination of parkways and local boulevards, stay alert for changing speed limits as you move off the highway sections. Aim to plan your departure to avoid peak local traffic, as the mix of expressway and boulevard driving can be impacted by congestion during rush hours.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.5 miles from New Mexico, MD, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 14 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32.5 miles or 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coral Hills, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving New Mexico, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New Mexico, MD

This is one driving day of about 65.1 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from New Mexico, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Baltimore-Washington Parkway for about 23.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Catonsville, MD

33 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

Owings Mills, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Catonsville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.5 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Granny's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Owings Mills, Maryland

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 18.6

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14106540101

Visit website

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Owings Mills, Maryland

1.4 mi

The Silk Road Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pikesville, Maryland

1.4 mi

Granny's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 18.6

Owings Mills, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14106540101

Visit website

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 18.6

Owings Mills, Maryland

Hours: 3–11 pm

+14108819098

Visit website

The Silk Road Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 23.2

Pikesville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14102057717

Visit website

Elkridge Deli Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 37.2

Elkridge, Maryland

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+14107961095

Visit website

Intermission Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 18.6

Owings Mills, Maryland

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+14106996831

Visit website

Lanham Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.8

Lanham, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13015927704

Cafe Atrio

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.8

Riverdale, Maryland

Hours: 7 am–1:30 pm

+15713382144

Visit website

Chef Paolino Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.9

Catonsville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14107474949

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 41.8

Hanover, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 41.8

Jessup, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 41.8

Hanover, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVPassport Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 18.6

Owings Mills, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19292971722

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 18.6

Owings Mills, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 18.6

Owings Mills, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 32.5

Halethorpe, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 18.6

Owings Mills, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Wonderfly Arena - Arbutus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 32.5

Arbutus, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14102042224

Visit website

College Park Aviation Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 55.8

College Park, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13018646029

Visit website

Carroll Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 32.5

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14103967931

Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 32.5

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+14104621763

Visit website

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 32.5

Baltimore, Maryland

+14106859800

Visit website

Edgar Allan Poe's Grave

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 32.5

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+14107062072

Visit website

Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 32.5

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Closed

+14438743596

Visit website

Sankofa Children's Museum of African Cultures

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 27.9

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+14437087046

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 23 and 61.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
23 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1B Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
7
32.4 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Arbutus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12A Toward US 1: Arbutus
8
32.6 mi into trip | ~47m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 1: Southwestern Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1: Southwestern Boulevard
8
60.5 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
8
61.2 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.79 one way

$21.59 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.82 $23.64
premium $4.93 $12.63 $25.25
diesel $5.61 $14.37 $28.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.5 0 $6.84 $3.12
Efficient EV 16.3 0 $5.70 $2.60
EV Truck/SUV 26 0 $9.11 $4.17

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

New Mexico, MD

Late night in New Mexico on Sunday

Local time

12:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Coral Hills, MD

Late night in Coral Hills on Sunday

Local time

12:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

7 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

1h 37m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

18 mi from route ~44 min detour $20 near mile 60.6
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov
Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 4.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This 65.1-mile trek offers a mixed driving experience, with about 50 percent of your time spent on highways. You will settle into a steady rhythm during the longest stretch of the trip, which covers 23.2 miles along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The character of the road shifts from fast-paced highway segments to more localized driving as you transition through the different road types. While the expressway portions allow for consistent speed, the remainder of the route requires more active navigation through local corridors. By the time you reach Coral Hills, you will have navigated a balanced mix of infrastructure designed for both efficiency and local access.

50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between New Mexico, MD and Coral Hills, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis and Aquatic Gardens.

Annapolis

60.5 mi in | ~1h 27m

Aquatic Gardens

61.2 mi in | ~1h 28m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 65.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.2 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Coral Hills, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and 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 Coral Hills, 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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