Origin
New Mexico, MD
Night in New Mexico on Thursday
Local time
11:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Mexico, MD to Riverside, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
41.9 mi
67 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 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Mexico, MD
B. Kane
Riverside, MD
Sjuan Dogjani
Trip Overview
This 41.9-mile drive from New Mexico, MD to Riverside, MD is a straightforward, 59-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate via Northwest Expressway, Baltimore Boulevard, and Columbia Pike, offering a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this route is an economical choice for a short excursion. Since it's a quick journey with no recommended overnight stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your timing. This drive stays within the Northeast region of Maryland, making it a convenient local adventure.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 41.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 31% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 9.2 miles on the Northwest Expressway, allowing for a period of consistent travel. The roads you'll encounter offer a blend of faster-paced highway sections and more local road driving as you transition between them. This variety means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 59-minute trip, keeping things engaging.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in near I 795 / Northwest Expressway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 41.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles (I 795 / Northwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 795 / Northwest Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 795 / Northwest Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
8
27.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, 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 16A; 16B
Toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Fre...
8
27.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 16A
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
8
31.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellic...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Mexico, MD and Riverside, MD, road signs point toward Frederick, Washington and Ellicott City.
Frederick
27.3 mi in
|
~39m
Washington
31.7 mi in
|
~45m
Ellicott City
31.7 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Expressway | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Baltimore Boulevard | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Columbia Pike | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| I 70 | 3.7 mi | 3m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Manchester Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Westminster Pike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Rivers Edge Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Expressway
— 9.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Mexico, MD and Riverside, 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
377 ft
·
11 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
5
Merge onto MD 97; MD 140
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Baltimore Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on MD 140
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Westminster Pike
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 795
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Northwest Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 695
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 16A; 16B
Toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16A
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 70
3.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 70
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto US 29
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Rivers Edge Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Rivers Edge Road
16
Turn left onto Rivers View Court
390 ft
·
17 sec
·
Rivers View Court
17
Arrive at destination
Rivers View Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from New Mexico, MD · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from New Mexico, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Riverside, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Riverside, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.95 one way
$13.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.61 | $15.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.13 | $16.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Riverside, MD
Night in Riverside on Thursday
Local time
11:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
16 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
59m 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 Riverside, MD covers 41.9 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Expressway, Baltimore Boulevard, Columbia Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 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 $6.95 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 41.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles (I 795 / Northwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New Mexico, MD and Riverside, MD, road signs point toward Frederick, Washington and Ellicott City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Monocacy National Battlefield.
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