Drive or Fly: New Mexico, MD to Kingstown, MD?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for BWI–DOV. At 97 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 20m

Distance

97.1 mi

Total Cost

$56

CO2

39 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$21

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 45m

7m in the air

Air Distance

55 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

14 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Mexico, MD → BWI 50m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DOV → Kingstown, MD 48m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

New Mexico, MD BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport 33 mi, ~50m drive

Kingstown, MD DOV — Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base 32 mi, ~48m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BWI and DOV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 30m

41m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Commuter Rail

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Mexico, MD → West Baltimore 40m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 41m

Arrival 10m

Edgewood → Kingstown, MD 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From West Baltimore 27 mi, ~40m drive

To Edgewood 19 mi, ~29m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 5 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 20m	3h 45m	2h 30m
Total cost (1 person)	$56	$122	$4
Carbon footprint	39 kg CO₂	14 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

97.1 mi 2h 20m

via US 50; US 301, I 695, MD 213

Alternative (+27 min)

118.8 mi 2h 47m

via I 95, MD 213, I 695

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from New Mexico, MD to Kingstown, MD with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.