Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Mexico, MD
B. Kane
Gambrills, MD
Joachim Hoholm
This 49.9-mile drive from New Mexico, Maryland to Gambrills, Maryland is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. You'll navigate primarily along the Baltimore Beltway and Northwest Expressway, with a portion on Baltimore Boulevard. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical journey. This route offers a mixed driving experience, making it a straightforward option for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. Given its short duration and modest mileage, no overnight stay is necessary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Beltway | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| Northwest Expressway | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Baltimore Boulevard | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| I 97 | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Manchester Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| MD 3 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Westminster Pike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Annapolis Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 35 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,105 veh/hr typical · worst 6,479
Quietest
2 AM
~325 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between New Mexico, MD and Gambrills, MD.
Start on Guadelupe Drive
Turn right onto MD 27
Continue on MD 27
Take the exit
Merge onto MD 97; MD 140
Continue on MD 140
Keep slight left at fork onto I 795
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 695
Take the exit
Continue on I 97
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3
Turn right onto MD 175
Turn right onto Gambrills Road
Turn right onto Maple Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 46.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight left at fork onto I 795 / Northwest Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3 toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$8.82 one way
$17.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $9.67 | $19.33 |
| premium | $5.24 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in New Mexico on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Gambrills on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 40% of your journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 13.3 miles along the Baltimore Beltway, offering a consistent pace. As you transition between the Baltimore Beltway, Northwest Expressway, and Baltimore Boulevard, you'll experience a blend of faster highway travel and potentially more localized road conditions. This variation means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire trip, providing some change of scenery and driving pace.
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 2.9 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.8 miles (I 795 / Northwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
287 ft
Total Descent
985 ft
Highest Point
847 ft
Elevation Range
794 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Mexico, MD to Gambrills, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Crofton along the way.
Crofton
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Catonsville, MD
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 04:30-21:00; Sa-Su 05:00-21:00
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Pikesville, MD
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, short detour
Baltimore;Catonsville, MD
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-23:30; Su 09:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, short detour
Catonsville, MD
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, short detour
Restaurant
Later in the drive, short detour
Catonsville, MD
Cuisine: pizza;pasta
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Near the start, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Museum
Near the start, short detour
MD
Visit websiteMemorial
Around the midpoint, short detour
Monument
Around the midpoint, short detour
Milestone
Later in the drive, short detour
District
Around the midpoint, short detour
Ruins
Around the midpoint, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
New Mexico (Spanish: Nuevo México), the Land of Enchantment, is a state in the American Southwest. It became a Spanish colony after conquistadors arrived in the 16th century, then a Mexican territory until the Mexican-American War of the 1840s, and then an American territory until it achieved statehood in 1912. New Mexico still has a large native Spanish-speaking population and many Native American communities, offering a unique culture that clearly stands apart from that of other states. Spanish is the official second language. A visitor to New Mexico will also discover fantastic natural scenery, a major fine arts scene centered around Santa Fe, great outdoor recreational opportunities, and a distinctive regional cuisine.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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