Origin
Woodlawn, MD
Late night in Woodlawn on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodlawn, 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
43m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodlawn, MD
Phil Evenden
New Mexico, MD
B. Kane
Trip Overview
Woodlawn, MD to New Mexico, MD is 27.4 miles and takes about 43m via Baltimore Boulevard, Northwest Expressway, and Manchester Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short trip entirely within the Northeast region and the state of Maryland, making it a convenient option for a quick local excursion. The drive offers a mixed experience, so expect some variety as you travel. With only about 43 minutes of driving time, this route is ideal for a day trip or as a segment of a longer journey, requiring just one day for completion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Boulevard | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Northwest Expressway | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| Manchester Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Westminster Pike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Essex Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Windsor Mill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore Boulevard
— 9.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodlawn, MD and New Mexico, MD.
1
Start on Woodlawn Drive
69 ft
·
4 sec
·
Woodlawn Drive
2
Turn right onto Windsor Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Windsor Mill Road
3
Turn right onto Essex Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Essex Road
4
Turn left onto MD 26
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 695 North: Towson
6
Merge onto I 695
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 795
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 795
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Northwest Expressway
Exit 9B
Toward MD 140 West: Westminster
10
Merge onto MD 140
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Westminster Pike
11
Continue on MD 140
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Baltimore Boulevard
Use the right 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Windsor Mill Road
Turn right onto Windsor Mill Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MD 26 / Liberty Road
Turn left onto MD 26 / Liberty Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
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 19
Toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
5
24.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
24.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in New Mexico on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 to 14 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
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
16 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
43m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed drive, with 33% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on Baltimore Boulevard, Northwest Expressway, and Manchester Road. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 9.1 miles on Baltimore Boulevard, offering a more sustained driving experience before transitioning to other road types. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift, moving between faster highway sections and potentially more localized roads.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on Baltimore Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near Windsor Mill 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 10 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Windsor Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (MD 26 / Liberty Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 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.
On the drive from Woodlawn, MD to New Mexico, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Reisterstown along the way.
Reisterstown
3.7 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). 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 9.1 miles on Baltimore Boulevard. 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: near the start (Windsor Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (MD 26 / Liberty Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — 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 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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