Origin
Forestville, MD
Afternoon in Forestville on Thursday
Local time
2:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forestville, MD to New Mexico, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
70.4 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forestville, MD
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New Mexico, MD
B. Kane
Trip Overview
The drive from Forestville, MD to New Mexico, MD covers 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pumphrey Drive, Marlboro Pike, Forestville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 70.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 70.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pumphrey Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Forestville, MD to New Mexico, MD is easy. At 1h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Forestville, MD to New Mexico, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pumphrey Drive | — | — |
| Marlboro Pike | — | — |
| Forestville Road | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| MD 295 North | — | — |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pumphrey Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forestville, MD and New Mexico, MD.
1
Start on the route
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Pumphrey Drive
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pumphrey Drive
3
Turn right onto Marlboro Pike
351 ft
·
9 sec
·
Marlboro Pike
4
Turn right onto Forestville Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Forestville Road
5
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
7
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Capital Beltway
8
Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
9
Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
10
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 195 West: Catonsville
12
Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Metropolitan Boulevard
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Elkridge
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 1: Elkridge
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Halethorpe
338 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 1 North: Halethorpe
15
Turn left onto Washington Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Washington Boulevard
16
Keep slight right to continue on Southwestern Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwestern Boulevard
17
Turn left onto I 695 North: Towson
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 695 North: Towson
18
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
20
Continue on Northwest Expressway
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest Expressway
21
Continue on Northwest Expressway
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Northwest Expressway
22
Merge slight right onto Westminster Pike
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Westminster Pike
23
Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Baltimore Boulevard
24
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
25
Keep slight right
427 ft
·
12 sec
26
Turn straight onto Manchester Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Manchester Road
27
Turn left onto Guadelupe Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Guadelupe Drive
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.2 mi from Forestville, MD · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Forestville, 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
$11.67 one way
$23.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.65 | $27.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.86 | $4.51 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Thursday
Local time
2:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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 28m 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 Forestville, MD to New Mexico, MD covers 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pumphrey Drive, Marlboro Pike, Forestville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.2 miles from Forestville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.67 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.
The drive from Forestville, MD to New Mexico, MD is easy. At 1h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Forestville, MD to New Mexico, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Forestville, MD to New Mexico, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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