Origin
Cloverly, MD
Afternoon in Cloverly on Friday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cloverly, MD to New Mexico, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
39.4 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cloverly, MD
Jonathan Borba
New Mexico, MD
B. Kane
Trip Overview
The drive from Cloverly, MD to New Mexico, MD covers 39.4 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Hampshire Avenue, New Washington Road, Route 97 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on New Hampshire Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 39.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Hampshire Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (MD 97 / Washington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 35.3 miles (MD 97; MD 140 / Baltimore Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue
Turn right onto MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
25.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
MD 97 / Washington Road
Enter roundabout onto MD 97 / Washington Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
35.3 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
MD 97; MD 140 / Baltimore Boulevard
Turn left onto MD 97; MD 140 / Baltimore Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
36.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
36.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Avenue | 9.8 mi | 19m |
| New Washington Road | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Route 97 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Old Washington Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Manchester Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Malcolm Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Hampshire Avenue
— 9.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cloverly, MD and New Mexico, MD.
1
Start on Briggs Chaney Road
155 ft
·
8 sec
·
Briggs Chaney Road
2
Turn right onto MD 650
9.8 mi
·
19 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
3
Turn right onto MD 97
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Georgia Avenue
4
Continue on MD 97
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 97
5
Continue on MD 97
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Washington Road
6
Enter roundabout onto MD 97
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Road
7
Continue on MD 97
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Washington Road
8
Continue on MD 97
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
New Washington Road
9
Continue on MD 97
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Malcolm Drive
10
Turn left onto MD 97; MD 140
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
427 ft
·
11 sec
13
Turn straight onto MD 27
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Manchester Road
14
Turn left onto Guadelupe Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Guadelupe Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Guadelupe Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Cloverly, MD · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Cloverly, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.53 one way
$13.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in New Mexico on Friday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Mount Airy, MD
20 mi in
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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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 Cloverly, MD to New Mexico, MD covers 39.4 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Hampshire Avenue, New Washington Road, Route 97. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Cloverly, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.53 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 straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (MD 97 / Washington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 35.3 miles (MD 97; MD 140 / Baltimore Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cloverly, MD to New Mexico, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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