Origin
Urbana, MD
Morning in Urbana on Tuesday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Urbana, 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
57m
Distance
35.1 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Urbana, MD
Jonathan Borba
New Mexico, MD
B. Kane
Trip Overview
Urbana, MD to New Mexico, MD is 35.1 miles and takes about 57 minutes via Ridge Road and I 70, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily in Maryland. You'll encounter a mix of surface roads and highway driving. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge Road | 17.7 mi | 27m |
| I 70 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Fingerboard Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Manchester Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Green Valley Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Liberty Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Baldwin Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ridge Road
— 17.7 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbana, MD and New Mexico, MD.
1
Start on MD 355 Business
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Urbana Pike
2
Turn left onto MD 80
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Fingerboard Road
3
Turn sharp left onto MD 75
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Green Valley Road
4
Turn right onto MD 75
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Baldwin Road
5
Turn left onto MD 75
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Green Valley Road
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 70 East
7
Merge onto I 70; US 40
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 68
Toward MD 27: Damascus, Mount Airy
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
278 ft
·
9 sec
Toward MD 27 North: Mount Airy, Westminster, Historic Towns, Challedon
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto MD 27
18 mi
·
27 min
·
Ridge Road
11
Continue on MD 27
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Street
12
Continue on MD 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
13
Continue on MD 27
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Manchester Road
14
Turn left onto Guadelupe Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Guadelupe Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Guadelupe Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Urbana, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 34.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MD 75 / Green Valley Road
Turn sharp left onto MD 75 / Green Valley Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 70; US 40
Merge onto I 70; US 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward MD 27: Damascus, Mount Airy
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 68
Toward MD 27: Damascus, Mount Airy
9
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 27 North: Mount Airy, Westminster, Historic Towns, Challedon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 27 North: Mount Airy, Westminster, Hi...
4
34.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Guadelupe Drive
Turn left onto Guadelupe Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.82 one way
$11.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 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 | 10.5 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
New Mexico, MD
Morning in New Mexico on Tuesday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Mount Airy, MD
18 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
15 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
57m 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 drive is mostly surface roads, with about 13% on the highway. You'll have a continuous stretch of 17.7 miles on Ridge Road before transitioning to other roads, including I 70. Expect to notice the transition from rural cruising on surface roads to the faster pace of highway travel.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on Ridge Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near MD 75 / Green Valley Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 35.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (MD 75 / Green Valley Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.2 miles (I 70; US 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 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 Urbana, MD and New Mexico, MD, road signs point toward Mount Airy, Westminster, Historic Towns and Challedon.
Mount Airy
12.9 mi in
|
~20m
Westminster
13.1 mi in
|
~20m
Historic Towns
13.1 mi in
|
~20m
Challedon
13.1 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on Ridge Road. 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 New Mexico, 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 4.8 miles (MD 75 / Green Valley Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.2 miles (I 70; US 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (5 total within detour distance). 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 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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