How far is Ellicott City, MD from New Mexico, MD?
The driving distance from Ellicott City, MD to New Mexico, MD is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellicott City and New Mexico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellicott City and New Mexico.
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Start on Old Columbia Pike
34 m · 6 sec · Old Columbia Pike
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Turn right onto Main Street
1018 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Frederick Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Frederick Road
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Turn left onto North Rolling Road
1 mi · 3 min · North Rolling Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore National Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · Baltimore National Pike
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Take the ramp left toward I 695 North: Towson
1644 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
1.2 km · 56 sec · Northwest Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Westminster Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike
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Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
9.1 mi · 14 min · Baltimore Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
1143 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
130 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Manchester Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Manchester Road
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Turn left onto Guadelupe Drive
1057 ft · 47 sec · Guadelupe Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Guadelupe Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellicott City and New Mexico.
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.
Baltimore Boulevard
Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
9.13 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City to New Mexico?
The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Owings Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Ellicott City and 16.6 miles from New Mexico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ellicott City and Chance Rain Showers near New Mexico.
Stop Ideas Near Owings Mills
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Rockville station
Frederick Airport, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellicott City and New Mexico. Straight-line distance: 24.58 mi (39.55 km).
#1 Ellicott City
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 65,834 |
| Coordinates | 39.2673300, -76.7983100 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Mexico
New Mexico is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6034400, -76.9488700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guadelupe Drive (-76.949006, 39.60335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.24 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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