Origin
Spencerville, MD
Morning in Spencerville on Tuesday
Local time
10:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spencerville, MD to New Mexico, 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
1h 6m
Distance
39.4 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spencerville, MD
Jonathan Borba
New Mexico, MD
B. Kane
Trip Overview
Spencerville, MD to New Mexico, MD is 39.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via New Washington Road and New Hampshire Avenue, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within Maryland, taking you from one part of the Northeast region to another. It's a practical option if you need to get between these two points without a long commitment, offering a simple transit rather than an extensive scenic adventure. Consider this for a quick errand or connecting to another part of your travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Washington Road | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 8.8 mi | 17m |
| Route 97 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Old Washington Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Manchester Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Spencerville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Washington Road
— 9.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencerville, MD and New Mexico, MD.
1
Start on Good Hope Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Good Hope Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto MD 198
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Spencerville Road
3
Turn right onto MD 650
8.8 mi
·
17 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
4
Turn right onto MD 97
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Georgia Avenue
5
Continue on MD 97
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 97
6
Continue on MD 97
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Washington Road
7
Enter roundabout onto MD 97
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Road
8
Continue on MD 97
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Washington Road
9
Continue on MD 97
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
New Washington Road
10
Continue on MD 97
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Malcolm Drive
11
Turn left onto MD 97; MD 140
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
427 ft
·
11 sec
14
Turn straight onto MD 27
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Manchester Road
15
Turn left onto Guadelupe Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Guadelupe Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Guadelupe Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 19.7 miles from Spencerville, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 36.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 198 / Spencerville Road
At end of road, turn left onto MD 198 / Spencerville Road
Navigation decision point
4
25.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
MD 97 / Washington Road
Enter roundabout onto MD 97 / Washington Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
35.3 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
MD 97; MD 140 / Baltimore Boulevard
Turn left onto MD 97; MD 140 / Baltimore Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
36.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
36.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.53 one way
$13.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
New Mexico, MD
Morning in New Mexico on Tuesday
Local time
10:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Mount Airy, MD
20 mi in
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
1h 6m 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?
This route features a highway share of 22%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 9.5 miles on New Washington Road. Expect a mostly surface road experience, with the transition from higher-speed travel to local roads occurring early on. You'll likely notice the frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you navigate through various local areas.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on New Washington Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near MD 198 / Spencerville Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (MD 198 / Spencerville Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (MD 97 / Washington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 35.3 miles (MD 97; MD 140 / Baltimore Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
860 ft
367 ft
Total Climb
847 ft
Total Descent
501 ft
Highest Point
860 ft
~33.7 mi in
Elevation Range
493 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on New Washington Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.3 miles (MD 198 / Spencerville Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (MD 97 / Washington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 35.3 miles (MD 97; MD 140 / Baltimore Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Mexico, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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