Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 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
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
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.
| 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 |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 10 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,712 veh/hr typical · worst 6,793
Quietest
2 AM
~332 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between New Mexico, MD and Riverside, 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
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 70
Take the exit
Merge onto US 29
Turn right onto Rivers Edge Road
Turn left onto Rivers View Court
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
5 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.
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 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
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$6.68 one way
$13.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $7.39 | $14.79 |
| premium | $4.81 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in New Mexico on Sunday
Local time
2:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Riverside on Sunday
Local time
2:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
107 ft
Total Descent
634 ft
Highest Point
847 ft
Elevation Range
527 ft
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
Washington
Ellicott City
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 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.
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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