Origin
New Mexico, MD
Afternoon in New Mexico on Friday
Local time
2:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Mexico, MD to Buckeystown, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Mexico, MD
B. Kane
Buckeystown, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Mexico, MD to Buckeystown, MD covers 40.2 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ridge Road, I 70, Buckeystown Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.4 miles on Ridge Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from New Mexico, MD to Buckeystown, MD covers 40.2 miles and takes about 1h 1m, 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 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ridge Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MD 27 / Manchester Road.
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 1m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MD 27 / Manchester Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.8 miles (I 70; US 40): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 27 / Manchester Road
Turn right onto MD 27 / Manchester Road
Navigation decision point
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Frederick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Frederick
3
21.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 70; US 40
Merge onto I 70; US 40
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
35 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 54
Toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
8
35.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 85 South: Buckeystown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 85 South: Buckeystown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Mexico, MD to Buckeystown, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Frederick along the way.
Frederick
35 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge Road | 17.4 mi | 26m |
| I 70 | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| Buckeystown Pike | 5 mi | 10m |
| Manchester Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Liberty Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Guadelupe Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ridge Road
— 17.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Mexico, MD and Buckeystown, MD.
1
Start on Guadelupe Drive
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Guadelupe Drive
2
Turn right onto MD 27
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Manchester Road
3
Continue on MD 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
4
Continue on MD 27
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Street
5
Continue on MD 27
17 mi
·
26 min
·
Ridge Road
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Frederick
7
Merge onto I 70; US 40
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 70; US 40
8
Continue on I 70; US 40
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward MD 85 South: Buckeystown
Use the slight left lane.
11
Turn straight onto MD 85
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Buckeystown Pike
12
Continue on MD 85
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Buckeystown Pike
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
MD 85
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from New Mexico, MD · 33m 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from New Mexico, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buckeystown, MD
The final approach into Buckeystown, 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
$6.66 one way
$13.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 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 | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
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
Buckeystown, MD
Afternoon in Buckeystown on Friday
Local time
2:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
3 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 1m 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 New Mexico, MD to Buckeystown, MD covers 40.2 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ridge Road, I 70, Buckeystown Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from New Mexico, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.66 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 1m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MD 27 / Manchester Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.8 miles (I 70; US 40): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from New Mexico, MD to Buckeystown, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Frederick along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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