Drive or Fly: Pikesville, MD to New Mexico, 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 25 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

39m

Distance

25 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

10 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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 13m

2m in the air

Air Distance

20 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pikesville, MD → BWI 21m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BWI → New Mexico, MD 50m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Pikesville, MD BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 15m

2h 55m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0430

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pikesville, MD → Baltimore Downtown Bus Station (BAL6) 13m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 175m

Arrival 10m

Frederick Bus Station (FRD6) → New Mexico, MD 42m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From BAL6 — Baltimore Downtown Bus Station 9 mi, ~13m drive

To FRD6 — Frederick Bus Station 28 mi, ~42m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	39m	3h 13m	4h 15m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$5
Carbon footprint	10 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	2 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: FlixBus 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

25 mi 38m

via MD 140, I 795

Alternative (+8 min)

27.6 mi 46m

via MD 140, I 795

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