How far is New Mexico, MD from Crofton, MD?
The driving distance from New Mexico, MD to Crofton, MD is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Mexico and Crofton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Mexico and Crofton.
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Start on Guadelupe Drive
1057 ft · 51 sec · Guadelupe Drive
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Turn right onto Manchester Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Manchester Road
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
115 m · 12 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Take the exit left
1361 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Boulevard
9.1 mi · 14 min · Baltimore Boulevard
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Continue on Westminster Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway
9.2 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Glen Burnie
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
13.3 mi · 18 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Crawford Boulevard
1122 ft · 35 sec · Crawford Boulevard
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Turn right onto Crofton Parkway
2865 ft · 2 min · Crofton Parkway
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Turn left onto Spring Green Avenue
1050 ft · 48 sec · Spring Green Avenue
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Turn right onto Stratton Road
1581 ft · 1 min · Stratton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stratton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Mexico and Crofton.
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 Beltway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
13.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving New Mexico and Chance Rain Showers near Crofton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Mexico to Crofton?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Lochearn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from New Mexico and 27 miles from Crofton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.06 one way or $16.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Mexico and Chance Rain Showers near Crofton.
Stop Ideas Near Lochearn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lochearn.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Mexico and Crofton. Straight-line distance: 43.86 mi (70.58 km).
#1 New Mexico
New Mexico is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6034400, -76.9488700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crofton
Census place in Maryland, USA
| Population | 27,348 |
| Coordinates | 39.0017800, -76.6874700 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crofton (-76.68747, 39.00178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $8.06 | $16.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
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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