Origin
Wheaton, MD
Night in Wheaton on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheaton, MD to New Mexico, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 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 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wheaton, MD
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New Mexico, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion within Maryland, the 43.5-mile journey from Wheaton to New Mexico is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Because this route relies entirely on local roads like Veirs Mill Road, Connecticut Avenue, and Georgia Avenue, you won't spend any time on major highways. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, this is a very affordable day trip that requires no overnight stops. Keep in mind that this is a turn-heavy drive, so you will want to stay alert behind the wheel. It functions perfectly as a simple, one-day outing for those looking to navigate through the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Avenue | 11.1 mi | 21m |
| New Washington Road | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Route 97 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Old Washington Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Manchester Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Connecticut Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Baltimore Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Georgia Avenue
— 11.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, MD and New Mexico, MD.
1
Start on MD 586
322 ft
·
15 sec
·
Veirs Mill Road
2
Continue on MD 586
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
3
Turn right onto MD 185
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Connecticut Avenue
4
Turn left onto MD 97
6.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Georgia Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto MD 97
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
6
Continue on MD 97
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto MD 97
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
8
Continue on MD 97
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Georgia Avenue
9
Continue on MD 97
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 97
10
Continue on MD 97
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Washington Road
11
Enter roundabout onto MD 97
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Road
12
Continue on MD 97
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Washington Road
13
Continue on MD 97
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
New Washington Road
14
Continue on MD 97
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Malcolm Drive
15
Turn left onto MD 97; MD 140
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Use the right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
427 ft
·
11 sec
18
Turn straight onto MD 27
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Manchester Road
19
Turn left onto Guadelupe Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Guadelupe Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Guadelupe Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Wheaton, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 40.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Turn left onto MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Enter roundabout onto MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Enter roundabout onto MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
40.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
40.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.18 one way
$14.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
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
New Mexico, MD
Night in New Mexico on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Mount Airy, MD
22 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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m 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 consistently local driving experience, as this route features a zero-percent highway share. You will spend the entire 1 hour and 10 minutes navigating surface streets, which keeps the pace steady but requires constant attention to turns. Because the journey relies on a network of local roads rather than long, open stretches, you should prepare for a drive that demands more focus than a typical interstate cruise. There is no single longest uninterrupted stretch here, as the nature of the route is defined by its frequent transitions between Veirs Mill, Connecticut, and Georgia Avenues. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that keeps you grounded in the local landscape for the duration of the trip.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Georgia Avenue.
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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near MD 97 / Georgia Avenue.
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 43.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 3.8 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.8 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on Georgia Avenue. 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 3.8 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.8 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. 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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