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Trip from New Mexico, MD to Forestville, 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

71.5 mi

115 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

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Downtown New Mexico, MD, MD

New Mexico, MD

B. Kane

census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Forestville, MD

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Trip Overview

Spanning 71.5 miles through Maryland, this trip from New Mexico to Forestville is a straightforward journey typically taking about 1 hour and 37 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, you can easily complete it as a single-day excursion without needing to book an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this route involves sticking to local roads, including Manchester Road, Railroad Avenue, and Baltimore Boulevard, rather than major interstates. It serves as a practical, direct link between these two Northeast locations, making it an efficient option for travelers who prefer local roads over high-speed highway travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

35.8 miles from New Mexico, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 37.1 mi 45m
Northwest Expressway 9.2 mi 11m
Baltimore Beltway 9.2 mi 12m
Baltimore Boulevard 9.1 mi 13m
Manchester Road 2.6 mi 4m
Westminster Pike 1.6 mi 2m
Guadelupe Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Forestville Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 37.1 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

9.2 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 11A; 11B Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

348 ft · 8 sec
Exit 11B Toward I 95 South: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 95 South: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 95

37 mi · 45 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 11B Toward MD 4 North/West: Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto MD 4

524 ft · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward Marlboro Pike
17

Turn straight onto Forestville Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Forestville Road
18

Turn left onto Marlboro Pike

353 ft · 12 sec · Marlboro Pike
19

Turn left onto Pumphrey Drive

74 ft · 9 sec · Pumphrey Drive
20

Turn left

40 ft · 3 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this 71.5-mile drive is entirely local and contains no highway stretches, leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the main roads. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the short duration allows you to depart whenever it best suits your schedule without worrying about complex overnight planning. Because there are no scheduled stops in the data provided, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you depart to stay within your $12 fuel budget. A concrete tip for this specific drive: keep a close watch on your GPS when transitioning between Manchester Road and Railroad Avenue, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can make it easy to miss a junction if you aren't paying attention to the local signage.

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 35.8 miles from New Mexico, MD, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.1 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 16 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.8 miles or 51m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Forestville, 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 71.5 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from New Mexico, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 37.1 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

36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Catonsville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.8 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Owings Mills, Maryland

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 20.4

Hours: 3–11 pm

+14108819098

Visit website

Royal Taj Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Maryland

0.8 mi

Chef Paolino Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Catonsville, Maryland

0.6 mi

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 20.4

Owings Mills, Maryland

Hours: 3–11 pm

+14108819098

Visit website

Royal Taj Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 40.9

Columbia, Maryland

Hours: 11:30 am–9:15 pm

+14103811111

Visit website

Chef Paolino Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.7

Catonsville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14107474949

Visit website

Lanham Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.3

Lanham, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13015927704

Jennings Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 30.7

Catonsville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14107443824

Visit website

Elkridge Deli Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 35.8

Elkridge, Maryland

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+14107961095

Visit website

Granny's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 20.4

Owings Mills, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14106540101

Visit website

Intermission Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 20.4

Owings Mills, Maryland

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+14106996831

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 20.4

Owings Mills, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 20.4

Owings Mills, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 51.1

Laurel, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVPassport Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 20.4

Owings Mills, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19292971722

Visit website

7-Eleven Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 56.2

Beltsville, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 40.9

Columbia, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 46

Laurel, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 46

Laurel, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Wonderfly Arena - Arbutus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 30.7

Arbutus, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14102042224

Visit website

College Park Aviation Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 56.2

College Park, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13018646029

Visit website

Sankofa Children's Museum of African Cultures

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 25.5

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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 23 and 70.6 — 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
8
32.9 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 11A; 11B Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washi...
9
33.1 mi into trip | ~48m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11B Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
33.2 mi into trip | ~48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South: Washington
8
70.6 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the exit toward MD 4 North/West: Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11B Toward MD 4 North/West: Pennsylvania Avenue, Wa...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.85 one way

$23.71 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.98 $25.97
premium $4.93 $13.87 $27.73
diesel $5.61 $15.79 $31.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.5 0 $7.51 $3.43
Efficient EV 17.9 0 $6.26 $2.86
EV Truck/SUV 28.6 0 $10.01 $4.58

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 16, 2026

Origin

New Mexico, MD

Late night in New Mexico on Sunday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 to 14 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Destination

Forestville, MD

Late night in Forestville on Sunday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

15 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 37m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend the entire 1 hour and 37 minutes on local thoroughfares, requiring your full attention as you navigate the frequent transitions between Manchester Road, Railroad Avenue, and Baltimore Boulevard. Since there are no designated stops, the journey remains a continuous, focused drive from start to finish. The character of the road is defined by its technical nature, which offers a much different experience than the typical interstate grind. Be prepared for a steady pace that demands consistent engagement with the road conditions throughout the 71.5-mile stretch.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.1 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Northwest Expressway. 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 71.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 32.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 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.

On the drive from New Mexico, MD to Forestville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.

Washington

32.9 mi in | ~47m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 71.5 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 (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 37.1 miles on I 95. 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 Forestville, 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 32.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Forestville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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