Spanning 46.8 miles across Maryland, this straightforward trip from New Mexico to North Laurel is a quick transit that typically takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. Because it is such a short, manageable distance, it works perfectly as a simple day trip without any need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel, making this an economical choice for your travel plans. Since both the origin and destination sit within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the journey. Whether you are heading out for business or personal errands, the lack of required stops allows you to complete the drive in one efficient session.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
12.2 mi
14m
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
MD 216
0.5 mi
<1m
Guadelupe Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 12.2 mi, about 14m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 60 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~5,885 veh/hr typical
· worst 8,088
Quietest
2 AM
~664 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 100 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Mexico, MD and North Laurel, 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 1BToward I 695 South: Glen BurnieUse 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; 11BToward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, WashingtonUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft·8 sec
Exit 11BToward I 95 South: WashingtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 95 South: WashingtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
12 mi·14 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 35BToward MD 216 West: ScaggsvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto MD 216
0.5 mi·47 sec·MD 216
16
Arrive at destination
MD 216
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 23.4 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 23 and 45.8 — 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
7
45.8 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward MD 216 West: Scaggsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35B
Toward MD 216 West: Scaggsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.82 one way
$15.64 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg16 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$8.61
$17.21
premium
$5.01
$9.23
$18.47
diesel
$5.60
$10.32
$20.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
14
0
$4.91
$2.25
Efficient EV
11.7
0
$4.10
$1.87
EV Truck/SUV
18.7
0
$6.55
$3.00
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Aug 20, 2026
Origin
New Mexico, MD
Morning
in New Mexico on Monday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
N 3 to 7 mph50% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 20 at 7:17PM EDT until August 20 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued August 20 at 7:16PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
North Laurel, MD
Morning
in North Laurel on Monday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
N 3 to 7 mph49% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 20 at 7:17PM EDT until August 20 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued August 20 at 7:16PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
1h 5m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This mixed drive transitions through various road types, with highways accounting for 47% of your total mileage. You will navigate a combination of the I-95, the Northwest Expressway, and the Baltimore Beltway to reach your destination. While the route is generally fast-paced, the longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 12.2 miles on I-95. The personality of the drive shifts from major interstate travel to more localized expressway transit as you progress. Expect a functional, utilitarian experience behind the wheel that prioritizes speed and directness over leisurely pacing.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on I 95.
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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.8 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 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
847 ft136 ft
Total Climb
320 ft
Total Descent
864 ft
Highest Point
847 ft
Elevation Range
712 ft
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 North Laurel, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 46.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). 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 12.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 North Laurel, 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 — 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 North Laurel, MD before heading back.
