How far is Chillum, MD from New Mexico, MD?

The driving distance from Chillum, MD to New Mexico, MD is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.17 mi
01h 21m
Flight
44.26 mi
71.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.26 mi
Kilometers
71.23 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.17 mi
Kilometers
96.84 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Mexico
Fri, Oct 16, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Chillum
Fri, Oct 16, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chillum
2026-10-15T22:39
Arrive New Mexico
Fri, Oct 16, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chillum
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milford Mill
MD

Census designated place

From Chillum
29.5 mi
00h 40m
To New Mexico
30.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chillum and New Mexico.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chillum and New Mexico.

  1. 1

    Start on Riggs Road

    8 m · 6 sec · Riggs Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Riggs Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Riggs Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Powder Mill Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Powder Mill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cherry Hill Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    32 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    975 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    17.8 mi · 24 min · Columbia Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Northwest Expressway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Westminster Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Baltimore Boulevard

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Baltimore Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1143 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    130 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Manchester Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Manchester Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Guadelupe Drive

    1057 ft · 47 sec · Guadelupe Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guadelupe Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chillum and New Mexico.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
17.8 mi · 30%
Baltimore Boulevard
9.43 mi · 16%
Northwest Expressway
9.06 mi · 15%
Riggs Road
5 mi · 8%
I 70 East
4.41 mi · 7%
Baltimore Beltway
3.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

17.8 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford Mill
00h 40m from Chillum
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Chillum and Chance Rain Showers near New Mexico.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chillum to New Mexico?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milford Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Chillum and 30.6 miles from New Mexico.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Chillum and Chance Rain Showers near New Mexico.

Stop Ideas Near Milford Mill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milford Mill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milford Mill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

44 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

45 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chillum and New Mexico. Straight-line distance: 44.26 mi (71.23 km).

Chillum

#1 Chillum

Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population33,513
Coordinates38.9637200, -76.9908100
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Mexico

New Mexico is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6034400, -76.9488700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Riggs Road (-76.990832, 38.963738)
End: Guadelupe Drive (-76.949006, 39.60335)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.04 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.98
4.24 gal · 16.08 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $8.99 $17.98
Mid-grade $4.84 $10.27 $20.53
Premium $5.15 $10.91 $21.82
Diesel $6.36 $13.49 $26.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chillum and New Mexico. The current time is 22:39:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.