Origin
Scaggsville, MD
Night in Scaggsville on Thursday
Local time
11:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scaggsville, MD to New Mexico, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
44.7 mi
72 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 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scaggsville, MD
Jonathan Borba
New Mexico, MD
B. Kane
Trip Overview
The drive from Scaggsville, MD to New Mexico, MD covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Columbia Pike, Baltimore Boulevard, Northwest Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Columbia Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 44.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Scaggsville, MD to New Mexico, MD covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Columbia Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 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 0.2 miles in near MD 216.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 216): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 216
Enter roundabout onto MD 216
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25A
Toward I 70 East: Baltimore
8
16.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91B-A
Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Tows...
9
16.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 695 North: New York, Towson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 91B
Toward I 695 North: New York, Towson
8
21.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19
Toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Scaggsville, MD and New Mexico, MD, road signs point toward Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie and Reisterstown.
Towson
16.3 mi in
|
~21m
Baltimore
16.3 mi in
|
~21m
Glen Burnie
16.3 mi in
|
~21m
Reisterstown
21.1 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Pike | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| Baltimore Boulevard | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Northwest Expressway | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| I 70 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Manchester Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Westminster Pike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| MD 216 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Columbia Pike
— 10.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scaggsville, MD and New Mexico, MD.
1
Start on MD 216
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
MD 216
2
Enter roundabout onto MD 216
466 ft
·
8 sec
·
MD 216
3
Continue on MD 216
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
MD 216
4
Enter roundabout
330 ft
·
5 sec
Toward US 29 North
5
Continue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 29 North
6
Merge onto US 29
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 25A
Toward I 70 East: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 70
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 70
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 91B-A
Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 91B
Toward I 695 North: New York, Towson
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 695
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 795
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 795
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Northwest Expressway
Exit 9B
Toward MD 140 West: Westminster
15
Merge onto MD 140
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Westminster Pike
16
Continue on MD 140
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Baltimore Boulevard
Use the right 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 22.3 mi from Scaggsville, MD · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Scaggsville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Mexico, MD
The final approach into New Mexico, 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
$7.41 one way
$14.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
New Mexico, MD
Night in New Mexico on Thursday
Local time
11:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 to 14 mph
6% 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
16 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 3m 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 Scaggsville, MD to New Mexico, MD covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbia Pike, Baltimore Boulevard, Northwest Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.3 miles from Scaggsville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.41 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 44.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (MD 216): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Scaggsville, MD and New Mexico, MD, road signs point toward Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie and Reisterstown.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Monocacy National Battlefield.
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