Origin
New Mexico, MD
Late night in New Mexico on Friday
Local time
1:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Mexico, MD to Pleasant Hills, MD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Mexico, MD
B. Kane
Pleasant Hills, MD
Styves Exantus
Trip Overview
This 36.4-mile drive from New Mexico, MD to Pleasant Hills, MD is a straightforward, one-day trip that should take about 1 hour and 10 minutes. With no highway driving, you'll be on local roads for the entire journey, making it a more relaxed experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, which is quite budget-friendly for a single day's outing. This route is perfect for a quick excursion, allowing plenty of flexibility for spontaneous stops or a leisurely pace without needing an overnight stay. It keeps you within the Northeast region of Maryland throughout.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with none of your mileage spent on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.2 miles along Mount Carmel Road. As you transition through Fallston Road and Monkton Road, the character of the drive remains consistent, offering a familiar feel without major changes in road type. This type of driving demands your attention with frequent turns, so it's less about cruising and more about navigating local byways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mount Carmel Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 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 around 4.9 miles in near MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico 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 10m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.6 miles (MD 30 Business / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (Gill Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road
Enter roundabout onto MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MD 30 Business / Main Street
Turn right onto MD 30 Business / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Gill Avenue
Turn left onto Gill Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Lower Beckleysville Road
Enter roundabout onto Lower Beckleysville Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
28 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
MD 152 / Fallston Road
At end of road, turn right onto MD 152 / Fallston Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel Road | 10.2 mi | 18m |
| Fallston Road | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| Monkton Road | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| Hampstead Mexico Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Hess Road | 4 mi | 10m |
| Black Rock Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lower Beckleysville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mount Carmel Road
— 10.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Mexico, MD and Pleasant Hills, MD.
1
Start on Guadelupe Drive
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Guadelupe Drive
2
Continue on MD 482
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Hampstead Mexico Road
3
Enter roundabout onto MD 482
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hampstead Mexico Road
4
Continue on MD 482
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampstead Mexico Road
5
Turn right onto MD 30 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Gill Avenue
247 ft
·
7 sec
·
Gill Avenue
7
Turn right onto MD 833
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Black Rock Road
8
Enter roundabout onto Lower Beckleysville Road
199 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lower Beckleysville Road
9
Continue on Lower Beckleysville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Beckleysville Road
10
Continue on Mount Carmel Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount Carmel Road
11
Continue on MD 137
8.5 mi
·
15 min
·
Mount Carmel Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto MD 45
512 ft
·
19 sec
·
York Road
13
Turn left onto MD 138
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Monkton Road
14
Continue on Monkton Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Monkton Road
15
Continue on Old York Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Old York Road
16
Turn left onto Hess Road
4.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Hess Road
17
At end of road, turn right onto MD 152
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Fallston Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on MD 152
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Mountain Road
19
Take the ramp
280 ft
·
7 sec
20
Merge onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Belair Road
21
Turn left onto Wilgis Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilgis Road
22
Continue on Pleasant Hills Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pleasant Hills Road
23
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Hills Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from New Mexico, MD · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from New Mexico, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pleasant Hills, MD
The final approach into Pleasant Hills, 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
$6.03 one way
$12.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Pleasant Hills, MD
Late night in Pleasant Hills on Friday
Local time
1:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 3 to 8 mph
34% chance
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
1 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 10m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New Mexico, MD to Pleasant Hills, MD covers 36.4 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mount Carmel Road, Fallston Road, Monkton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 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 $6.03 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 10m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.6 miles (MD 30 Business / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (Gill Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Mexico, MD to Pleasant Hills, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield.
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