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Trip from Chesapeake Beach, MD to New Mexico, MD

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

82.1 mi

132 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

26 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown New Mexico, MD, MD

New Mexico, MD

B. Kane

Trip Overview

The drive from Chesapeake Beach, MD to New Mexico, MD covers 82.1 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Solomons Island Road, I 97, Baltimore Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on Solomons Island Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.59 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

41.1 miles from Chesapeake Beach, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Chesapeake Beach, MD to New Mexico, MD covers 82.1 miles and takes about 1h 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Solomons Island Road is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 around 0.1 miles in near MD 261 / Bayside Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 82.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 261 / Bayside Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 261 / Bayside Road

Turn right onto MD 261 / Bayside Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
25 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward MD 665 West, US 301, I 97, US 50: Aris T Allen Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MD 665 West, US 301, I 97, US 50: Aris T...
6
25.9 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 97, US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 97, US 50 West, US 301 South: Washingt...
8
43.9 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | I 97

Take the exit onto I 97 toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

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 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
8
58.5 mi into trip | ~1h 24m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Chesapeake Beach, MD and New Mexico, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Towson and Reisterstown.

Baltimore

25.9 mi in | ~42m

Towson

43.9 mi in | ~1h 4m | via I 97

Reisterstown

58.5 mi in | ~1h 24m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Solomons Island Road 19.2 mi 30m
I 97 17.4 mi 20m
Baltimore Beltway 13.6 mi 18m
Baltimore Boulevard 9.1 mi 13m
Northwest Expressway 9.1 mi 11m
East Chesapeake Beach Road 4.4 mi 7m
Manchester Road 2.4 mi 3m
Westminster Pike 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Solomons Island Road — 19.2 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake Beach, MD and New Mexico, MD.

1

Start on C Street

56 ft · 11 sec · C Street
2

Turn left onto 17th Street

480 ft · 29 sec · 17th Street
3

Turn right onto MD 261

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bayside Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Turn left onto MD 260

4.4 mi · 7 min · East Chesapeake Beach Road
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
6

Merge onto Solomons Island Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Solomons Island Road
7

Enter roundabout onto MD 2

162 ft · 2 sec · Solomons Island Road
8

Continue on MD 2

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Solomons Island Road
9

Continue on MD 2

0.6 mi · 50 sec · New Solomoms Island Road
10

Continue on MD 2

6.1 mi · 9 min · Solomons Island Road
Use the straight lane.
11

Enter roundabout onto MD 2

34 ft · 0 sec · Solomons Island Road
12

Continue on MD 2

12 mi · 18 min · Solomons Island Road
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on MD 2

155 ft · 9 sec · Solomons Island Road
Use the left lane.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward MD 665 West, US 301, I 97, US 50: Aris T Allen Boulevard
15

Merge onto MD 665

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Aris T Allen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward I 97, US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Baltimore
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
18

Continue on I 97

6.0 mi · 6 min · I 97
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 97

10 mi · 11 min · I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit onto I 97

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 97
Exit 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson Use the slight right lane.
21

Merge onto I 695

14 mi · 18 min · Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight lane.
22

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 19 Toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown Use the slight right lane.
23

Continue on I 795

8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Continue on I 795

0.7 mi · 56 sec · Northwest Expressway
Exit 9B Toward MD 140 West: Westminster
25

Merge onto MD 140

1.7 mi · 2 min · Westminster Pike
26

Continue on MD 140

9.1 mi · 13 min · Baltimore Boulevard
Use the right lane.
27

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Use the right lane.
28

Keep slight right at fork

427 ft · 11 sec
29

Turn straight onto MD 27

2.4 mi · 3 min · Manchester Road
30

Turn left onto Guadelupe Drive

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Guadelupe Drive
31

Arrive at destination

Guadelupe Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.1 miles from Chesapeake Beach, MD, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.1 miles or 1h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Mexico, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Chesapeake Beach, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chesapeake Beach, MD

This is one driving day of about 82.1 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chesapeake Beach, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Solomons Island Road for about 19.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.1 mi from Chesapeake Beach, MD · 1h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

41 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

Vestal, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.1 miles from Chesapeake Beach, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Mexico, MD

The final approach into New Mexico, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New Mexico, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked he...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

27 mi from route ~66 min detour Free near mile 79.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.59 one way

$27.17 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $14.87 $29.73
premium $4.92 $15.91 $31.82
diesel $5.64 $18.24 $36.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

26 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Annapolis Towne Centre - Tesla Supercharger

Annapolis, MD

Tesla

16 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Edgewater, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Koons Ford of Annapolis - DCFC

Annapolis, MD

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Simon Arundel Mills (Hanover, MD)

Hanover, MD

Electrify America

6 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - Chesapeake Beach

Chesapeake Beach, MD

SWTCH

4 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - Eastport

Annapolis, MD

SWTCH

4 DCFC

Noah Hillman Parking Garage

Annapolis, MD

Non-Networked

4 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - 2660 Riva Rd

Annapolis, MD

SWTCH

4 DCFC

SWTCH: 12 ChargePoint Network: 4 Electrify America: 3 Tesla: 2 Blink Network: 2 Non-Networked: 1 eVgo Network: 1 OpConnect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.6 0 $8.62 $3.94
Efficient EV 20.5 0 $7.18 $3.28
EV Truck/SUV 32.8 0 $11.49 $5.25

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Chesapeake Beach, MD

Morning in Chesapeake Beach on Monday

Local time

9:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Mexico, MD

Morning in New Mexico on Monday

Local time

9:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

24 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

1h 59m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Chesapeake Beach, MD to New Mexico, MD covers 82.1 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Solomons Island Road, I 97, Baltimore Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.1 miles from Chesapeake Beach, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 82.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 261 / Bayside Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Chesapeake Beach, MD and New Mexico, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Towson and Reisterstown.

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