Origin
New Mexico, MD
Late night in New Mexico on Saturday
Local time
2:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Mexico, MD to Oakland, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
177 mi
285 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Mexico, MD
B. Kane
Oakland, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Mexico, MD to Oakland, MD covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, US 40, Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.6 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.5 miles from New Mexico, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 66.6 mi | 1h 11m |
| US 40 | 61.2 mi | 1h 8m |
| Ridge Road | 17.4 mi | 26m |
| Bittinger Road | 13.6 mi | 23m |
| Garrett Highway | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Glendale Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Manchester Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 66.6 mi, about 1h 11m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,389 veh/hr typical · worst 3,000
Quietest
2 AM
~217 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 102 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 Oakland, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
4
Continue on MD 27
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Street
5
Continue on MD 27
17 mi
·
26 min
·
Ridge Road
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Frederick
7
Merge onto I 70; US 40
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 70; US 40
8
Continue on I 70; US 40
64 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40
61 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 40
Toward US 40, I 68: Cumberland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 495: Grantsville, Swanton
11
Keep slight left at fork
181 ft
·
9 sec
12
Turn left onto MD 495
14 mi
·
23 min
·
Bittinger Road
13
Turn right onto Glendale Road
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Glendale Road
14
Turn left onto US 219
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Garrett Highway
15
Continue on US 219
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North 3rd Street
16
Turn left onto East Alder Street
99 ft
·
9 sec
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East Alder Street
17
Turn left
24 ft
·
1 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.5 miles from New Mexico, MD, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.6 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 39 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.5 miles or 1h 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 2h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakland, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Mexico, MD
This is one driving day of about 177 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from New Mexico, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 66.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.5 miles from New Mexico, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.6 miles.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 21.5 and 177 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Frederick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Frederick
8
88.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
|
US 40
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40 toward US 40, I 68: Cumberland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 40, I 68: Cumberland
5
149.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
Take the exit toward MD 495: Grantsville, Swanton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MD 495: Grantsville, Swanton
5
150 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
177 mi into trip
|
~3h 42m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.57 one way
$59.15 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $32.55 | $65.10 |
| premium | $5.01 | $34.93 | $69.85 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $39.02 | $78.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.59 | $8.50 |
| Efficient EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.49 | $7.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.78 | $11.33 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Oakland, MD
Late night in Oakland on Saturday
Local time
2:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Centerville, PA
89 mi in
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
6 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
3h 42m 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.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 36.6
View on nps.gov
Antietam National Battlefield
National Battlefield
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
$20
near mile 48.8
View on nps.gov
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
$20
near mile 48.8
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 36.6
View on nps.gov
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...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
$20
near mile 24.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
177 mi in 3h 42m, mostly highway — 66.6 mi of that is on I 70.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.6 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and US 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 21.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.5 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,711 ft
430 ft
Total Climb
3,749 ft
Total Descent
2,191 ft
Highest Point
2,711 ft
~139 mi in
Elevation Range
2,281 ft
Notable High Points
1,121 ft at ~50.6 miles
+601 ft prominence
2,711 ft at ~139 miles
+550 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Oakland, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Swanton along the way.
Swanton
149.6 mi in
|
~2h 56m
About the Cities
Starting in New Mexico, MD
Full guide →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.
Arriving in Oakland, MD
Full guide →Founded 1862
Oakland is a small town in Garrett County, and one of the westernmost towns of Maryland. With a historic district, Oakland is one of the prettier towns in the area for a stroll.
Top landmarks
- • Oakland station — former railway station in Oakland, Maryland
- • Garrett County Courthouse — historic county courthouse in Oakland, Maryland, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 42m. Total distance: 177 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.6 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.5 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Antietam National Battlefield and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Oakland, MD, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, 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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