How far is New Mexico, MD from North Bethesda, MD?
The driving distance from New Mexico, MD to North Bethesda, MD is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Mexico and North Bethesda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Mexico and North Bethesda.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Malcolm Drive
1948 ft · 39 sec · Malcolm Drive
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Continue on New Washington Road
9.5 mi · 13 min · New Washington Road
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Continue on Washington Road
1323 ft · 23 sec · Washington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Washington Road
34 m · 2 sec · Old Washington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Washington Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Washington Road
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Continue on Route 97
8.7 mi · 14 min · Route 97
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Continue on Georgia Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · Georgia Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Georgia Avenue
49 m · 2 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Georgia Avenue
2575 ft · 55 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Georgia Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Georgia Avenue
6.5 mi · 13 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Connecticut Avenue
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Turn right onto Randolph Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Randolph Road
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Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway
1508 ft · 33 sec · Josiah Henson Parkway
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Turn left onto Towne Road
1210 ft · 24 sec · Towne Road
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Continue on Old Georgetown Road
1493 ft · 41 sec · Old Georgetown Road
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Turn left onto Nicholson Lane
755 ft · 26 sec · Nicholson Lane
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Turn right onto Commonwealth Drive
106 m · 18 sec · Commonwealth Drive
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Turn right onto Tudor Lane
103 m · 16 sec · Tudor Lane
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Continue on Tudor Lane
45 m · 7 sec · Tudor Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tudor Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Mexico and North Bethesda.
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.
New Washington Road
Continue on New Washington Road
9.46 mi · 00h 13m
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 North Bethesda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Mexico to North Bethesda?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 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?
Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from New Mexico and 22.5 miles from North Bethesda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Mexico and Chance Rain Showers near North Bethesda.
Stop Ideas Near Sykesville
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 Sykesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Mexico and North Bethesda. Straight-line distance: 39.67 mi (63.84 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 North Bethesda
A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 43,828 |
| Coordinates | 39.0445500, -77.1188700 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $10.12 | $20.23 |
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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