How far is New Mexico, MD from Drum Point, MD?

The driving distance from New Mexico, MD to Drum Point, MD is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.56 mi
02h 37m
Flight
92.57 mi
148.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.57 mi
Kilometers
148.98 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.56 mi
Kilometers
174.71 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Drum Point
Wed, Apr 15, 5:02 PM EDT
Return by in New Mexico
Wed, Apr 15, 7:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Mexico
2026-04-15T14:25
Arrive Drum Point
Wed, Apr 15, 5:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Mexico
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
Crofton
MD

Census place in Maryland, USA

From New Mexico
54.3 mi
01h 18m
To Drum Point
54.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Mexico and Drum Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Guadelupe Drive

    1057 ft · 51 sec · Guadelupe Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Manchester Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Manchester Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    115 m · 12 sec · Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1361 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Boulevard

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Baltimore Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Westminster Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

    17.9 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Village Drive West

    70 m · 11 sec · Village Drive West

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old Crain Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Crain Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Marlboro Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Marlboro Pike

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Green Landing Road

    1334 ft · 38 sec · Green Landing Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward MD 4 South

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on North Solomons Island Road

    9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Solomons Island Road

    15.2 mi · 21 min · South Solomons Island Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Rousby Hall Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rousby Hall Road

    55 m · 4 sec · Rousby Hall Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Rousby Hall Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Barreda Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Barreda Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto McMichaels Drive

    13 m · 2 sec · McMichaels Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McMichaels Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 32 West
17.9 mi · 17%
South Solomons Island Road
15.2 mi · 14%
Baltimore Beltway
13.3 mi · 12%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 9%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 9%
Northwest Expressway
9.23 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

MD 32 West

Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

17.9 mi · 00h 27m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
92.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crofton
01h 18m from New Mexico
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving New Mexico and Sunny near Drum Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Mexico to Drum Point?

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from New Mexico and 54.2 miles from Drum Point.

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

The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around New Mexico and Sunny near Drum Point.

Stop Ideas Near Crofton

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

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

RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

30 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Mexico and Drum Point. Straight-line distance: 92.57 mi (148.98 km).

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#1 New Mexico

New Mexico is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6034400, -76.9488700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
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#2 Drum Point

Drum Point is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3267900, -76.4260600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: New Mexico (-76.94887, 39.60344)
End: Drum Point (-76.42606, 38.32679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.5 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.30
7.66 gal · 29 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.65 $31.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.61 $35.23
Premium $4.95 $18.97 $37.95
Diesel $5.98 $22.90 $45.81

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Mexico and Drum Point. The current time is 14:25:01.

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.