Origin
Pittsville, MD
Afternoon in Pittsville on Saturday
Local time
4:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsville, MD to New Mexico, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
149.9 mi
241 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 41m
★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsville, MD
RDNE Stock project
New Mexico, MD
B. Kane
Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsville, MD to New Mexico, MD covers 149.9 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gumboro Road, Millsboro Highway, Whitesville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75 miles from Pittsville, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gumboro Road | — | — |
| Millsboro Highway | — | — |
| Whitesville Road | — | — |
| Old Stage Road | — | — |
| Gordy Road | — | — |
| Sussex Highway | — | — |
| Rifle Range Road | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Gumboro Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsville, MD and New Mexico, MD.
1
Start on Railroad Avenue
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto Gumboro Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Gumboro Road
3
Continue on Millsboro Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Millsboro Highway
4
Turn left onto Whitesville Road
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Whitesville Road
5
Turn right onto Old Stage Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Stage Road
6
Turn left onto Gordy Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gordy Road
7
Turn right onto Sussex Highway
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Sussex Highway
8
Take the exit slight left
167 ft
·
6 sec
9
Continue on Rifle Range Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rifle Range Road
10
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn left onto Market Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Market Street
12
Turn right onto Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Seashore Highway
13
Continue on Shore Highway
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Shore Highway
14
Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
15
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
26 mi
·
36 min
·
Ocean Gateway
17
Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
18
Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
20
Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 97 North: Baltimore
23
Merge slight left
2.7 mi
·
3 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
25
Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
27
Continue on Northwest Expressway
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest Expressway
28
Continue on Northwest Expressway
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Northwest Expressway
29
Merge slight right onto Westminster Pike
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Westminster Pike
30
Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Baltimore Boulevard
31
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
32
Keep slight right
427 ft
·
12 sec
33
Turn straight onto Manchester Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Manchester Road
34
Turn left onto Guadelupe Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Guadelupe Drive
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75 miles from Pittsville, MD, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Mexico, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Pittsville, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pittsville, MD
This is one driving day of about 149.9 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Pittsville, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75 miles from Pittsville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.85 one way
$49.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $27.22 | $54.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $29.07 | $58.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.10 | $66.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45 | 0 | $15.74 | $7.20 |
| Efficient EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.12 | $6.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60 | 0 | $20.99 | $9.59 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in New Mexico on Saturday
Local time
4:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
22 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
2h 52m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
149.9 mi in 2h 52m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Gumboro Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pittsville, MD to New Mexico, MD is easy. At 2h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pittsville, MD to New Mexico, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 149.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pittsville, MD to New Mexico, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Mexico, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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