Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Mexico, MD
B. Kane
Owings Mills, MD
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Spanning 19.3 miles, this straightforward trek between New Mexico and Owings Mills, Maryland, typically takes about 30 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, you can easily manage this trip as a quick day outing without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Baltimore Boulevard, Reisterstown Road, and Manchester Road. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is a highly economical route for your daily travels. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the entire journey.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend much of your time navigating local corridors, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 9.1 miles along Baltimore Boulevard. The road's personality is defined by frequent turns and constant interaction with local surroundings. It is a practical, functional drive that requires your full attention on the road rather than allowing for the cruise-control ease found on major highways.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MD 27 / Manchester Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.3 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MD 27 / Manchester Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.1 miles (MD 97; MD 140 / Baltimore Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto MD 27 / Manchester Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Merge onto MD 97; MD 140 / Baltimore Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 140 / Westminster Pike toward MD 140: Historic Reisterstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Continue onto MD 140 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Boulevard | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Reisterstown Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Manchester Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Westminster Pike | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Guadelupe Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Mexico, MD and Owings Mills, MD.
Start on Guadelupe Drive
Turn right onto MD 27
Continue on MD 27
Take the exit
Merge onto MD 97; MD 140
Continue on MD 140
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 140
Continue on MD 140
Continue on MD 140
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in New Mexico on Thursday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Owings Mills on Thursday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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