Origin
New Mexico, MD
Late night in New Mexico on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Mexico, MD to Riverside, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
41.9 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Mexico, MD
B. Kane
Riverside, MD
Sjuan Dogjani
Trip Overview
This 41.9-mile drive from New Mexico, MD to Riverside, MD is a straightforward, 59-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate via Northwest Expressway, Baltimore Boulevard, and Columbia Pike, offering a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this route is an economical choice for a short excursion. Since it's a quick journey with no recommended overnight stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your timing. This drive stays within the Northeast region of Maryland, making it a convenient local adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Expressway | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Baltimore Boulevard | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Columbia Pike | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| I 70 | 3.7 mi | 3m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Manchester Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Westminster Pike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Rivers Edge Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Expressway
— 9.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Mexico, MD and Riverside, 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
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 16A; 16B
Toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16A
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 70
3.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 70
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto US 29
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Rivers Edge Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Rivers Edge Road
16
Turn left onto Rivers View Court
390 ft
·
17 sec
·
Rivers View Court
17
Arrive at destination
Rivers View Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 13.8 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 795 / Northwest Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 795 / Northwest Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
27.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick
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 16A; 16B
Toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Fre...
8
27.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 16A
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
8
31.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellic...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.95 one way
$13.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.61 | $15.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.13 | $16.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Riverside, MD
Late night in Riverside on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
59m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 31% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 9.2 miles on the Northwest Expressway, allowing for a period of consistent travel. The roads you'll encounter offer a blend of faster-paced highway sections and more local road driving as you transition between them. This variety means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 59-minute trip, keeping things engaging.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on Northwest Expressway.
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 13.8 miles in near I 795 / Northwest Expressway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 41.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between New Mexico, MD and Riverside, MD, road signs point toward Frederick, Washington and Ellicott City.
Frederick
27.3 mi in
|
~39m
Washington
31.7 mi in
|
~45m
Ellicott City
31.7 mi in
|
~45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 41.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). 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 9.2 miles on Northwest Expressway. 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 Riverside, 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 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; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Riverside, 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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