New Mexico, MD to Savage, MD is 45 miles and takes about 1h 5m via Northwest Expressway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a relatively short trip, mostly on highways, making it a straightforward commute or a quick connection between locations. You'll want to consider traffic, especially if traveling during peak hours, as this route can see congestion. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Northwest Expressway
9.2 mi
11m
Baltimore Beltway
9.2 mi
12m
Baltimore Boulevard
9.1 mi
13m
I 95
6.9 mi
8m
Washington Boulevard
3 mi
5m
Manchester Road
2.6 mi
4m
Westminster Pike
1.6 mi
2m
Rouse Parkway
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Northwest Expressway
— 9.2 mi, about 11m
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 Savage, 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
6.9 mi·8 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·21 sec
Exit 41A-BToward MD 175 West, MD 175 East: Jessup, ColumbiaUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 41AToward MD 175 East: JessupUse the slight left lane.
16
Turn straight onto MD 175
0.5 mi·43 sec·Rouse Parkway
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto US 1
3.0 mi·5 min·Washington Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Howard Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·Howard Street
19
Continue on Baltimore Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Baltimore Street
20
Arrive at destination
Baltimore Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 22.5 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 23 and 40.7 — 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
8
40.5 mi into trip|~56m in
Take the exit toward MD 175 West, MD 175 East: Jessup, Columbia
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 41A-B
Toward MD 175 West, MD 175 East: Jessup, Columb...
8
40.7 mi into trip|~57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 175 East: Jessup
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 41A
Toward MD 175 East: Jessup
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.86 one way
$15.72 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg16 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$8.60
$17.21
premium
$5.20
$9.21
$18.41
diesel
$6.18
$10.95
$21.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
13.5
0
$4.73
$2.16
Efficient EV
11.3
0
$3.94
$1.80
EV Truck/SUV
18
0
$6.30
$2.88
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
New Mexico, MD
Night
in New Mexico on Tuesday
Local time
11:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Areas Of Frost
NE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Destination
Savage, MD
Night
in Savage on Tuesday
Local time
11:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Clear
N 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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?
About 37% of this 45-mile drive is on highways. You'll spend the longest stretch, 9.2 miles, on the Northwest Expressway. Expect a mixed profile, transitioning from highway cruising to surface roads. The frequent exits on the Northwest Expressway will likely require your attention as you navigate towards the Baltimore Beltway. Be prepared for a change in pace as you move from higher-speed sections to more typical surface street driving.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 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 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 45 miles you will encounter 14 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
848 ft140 ft
Total Climb
305 ft
Total Descent
944 ft
Highest Point
848 ft
Elevation Range
708 ft
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 Savage, MD, road signs point toward Washington and Columbia.
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: 45 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 (37%). 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.
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 Savage, 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 Savage, MD before heading back.
