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

The driving distance from Forestville, MD to New Mexico, MD is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
70.44 mi
01h 28m
Flight
52.54 mi
84.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.54 mi
Kilometers
84.56 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.44 mi
Kilometers
113.36 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Mexico
Thu, Apr 16, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in Forestville
Thu, Apr 16, 6:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forestville
2026-04-16T03:30
Arrive New Mexico
Thu, Apr 16, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forestville
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
Arbutus
MD

Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

From Forestville
33.9 mi
00h 44m
To New Mexico
36.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pumphrey Drive

    23 m · 5 sec · Pumphrey Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marlboro Pike

    107 m · 9 sec · Marlboro Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Forestville Road

    1243 ft · 37 sec · Forestville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    2333 ft · 42 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1512 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    17.9 mi · 25 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Elkridge

    683 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Halethorpe

    103 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Washington Boulevard

    2277 ft · 50 sec · Washington Boulevard

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwestern Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Southwestern Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto I 695 North: Towson

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway

  19. 19

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Northwest Expressway

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Westminster Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Baltimore Boulevard

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Baltimore Boulevard

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1143 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    130 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Manchester Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Manchester Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Guadelupe Drive

    1057 ft · 47 sec · Guadelupe Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guadelupe Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forestville 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
17.9 mi · 25%
Capital Beltway
11.1 mi · 16%
Baltimore Boulevard
9.43 mi · 13%
Northwest Expressway
9.06 mi · 13%
Baltimore Beltway
8.67 mi · 12%
Manchester Road
2.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

17.9 mi · 00h 25m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arbutus
00h 44m from Forestville
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Forestville and Partly Sunny near New Mexico.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Arbutus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Forestville and 36.5 miles from New Mexico.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.17 one way or $20.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Forestville and Partly Sunny near New Mexico.

Stop Ideas Near Arbutus

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arbutus, 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 Arbutus.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

36 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

43 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forestville and New Mexico. Straight-line distance: 52.54 mi (84.56 km).

Forestville

#1 Forestville

Place in Maryland, USA

Population2,929
Coordinates38.8451100, -76.8749700
Altitude85
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: (-76.875007, 38.845078)
End: Guadelupe Drive (-76.949006, 39.60335)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.41 L · about $10.17
Round trip
$20.35
4.98 gal · 18.82 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.17 $20.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.45 $22.90
Premium $4.95 $12.34 $24.67
Diesel $5.98 $14.89 $29.78

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Forestville and New Mexico. The current time is 03:30:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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