Drive or Fly: New Mexico, MD to North Laurel, 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–BWI. At 46 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 5m

Distance

46.8 mi

Total Cost

$45

CO2

19 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$10

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 11m

4m in the air

Air Distance

32 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Mexico, MD → BWI 50m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BWI → North Laurel, MD 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

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

North Laurel, MD BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BWI and BWI. 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

1h 54m

20m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Commuter Rail

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Mexico, MD → West Baltimore 40m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 20m

Arrival 10m

Odenton → North Laurel, MD 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From West Baltimore 27 mi, ~40m drive

To Odenton 10 mi, ~14m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~35/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

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 5m	3h 11m	1h 54m
Total cost (1 person)	$45	$121	$3
Carbon footprint	19 kg CO₂	8 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

46.8 mi 1h 5m

via I 95, I 795, I 695

Shortest (+1 min)

44.5 mi 1h 6m

via MD 32, MD 97

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