Origin
Olney, MD
Late night in Olney on Saturday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olney, MD to New Mexico, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olney, MD
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New Mexico, MD
B. Kane
Trip Overview
The drive from Olney, MD to New Mexico, MD covers 34.9 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Washington Road, Route 97, Georgia Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on New Washington Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 34.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Washington Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 34.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North High Street): 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
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North High Street
Turn right onto North High Street
Navigation decision point
5
32 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
32.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Washington Road | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Route 97 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Georgia Avenue | 6.5 mi | 13m |
| Old Washington Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Manchester Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Baltimore Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Malcolm Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Washington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Washington Road
— 9.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney, MD and New Mexico, MD.
1
Start on 18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
18000 Georgia Avenue, Olney MD
2
Turn right
61 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right
46 ft
·
5 sec
4
Turn right onto North High Street
61 ft
·
2 sec
·
North High Street
5
Turn left onto MD 97
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Georgia Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto MD 97
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
7
Continue on MD 97
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto MD 97
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
9
Continue on MD 97
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Georgia Avenue
10
Continue on MD 97
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 97
11
Continue on MD 97
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Washington Road
12
Enter roundabout onto MD 97
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Road
13
Continue on MD 97
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Washington Road
14
Continue on MD 97
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
New Washington Road
15
Continue on MD 97
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Malcolm Drive
16
Turn left onto MD 97; MD 140
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Use the right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
427 ft
·
11 sec
19
Turn straight onto MD 27
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Manchester Road
20
Turn left onto Guadelupe Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Guadelupe Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Guadelupe Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Olney, MD · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Olney, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Mexico, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New Mexico, 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
$5.79 one way
$11.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 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 | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
New Mexico, MD
Late night in New Mexico on Saturday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Mount Airy, MD
17 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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 Olney, MD to New Mexico, MD covers 34.9 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Washington Road, Route 97, Georgia Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Olney, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.79 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North High Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Olney, MD to New Mexico, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
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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