How far is New Mexico, MD from Oakland, MD?
The driving distance from New Mexico, MD to Oakland, MD is about 177 miles (284.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (212 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Mexico and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Mexico and Oakland.
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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
3239 ft · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Liberty Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Liberty Street
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Continue on Ridge Road
17.4 mi · 27 min · Ridge Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Frederick
1781 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
64.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
61.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 495: Grantsville, Swanton
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Bittinger Road
13.6 mi · 24 min · Bittinger Road
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Turn right onto Glendale Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Glendale Road
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Turn left onto Garrett Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Garrett Highway
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto East Alder Street
30 m · 10 sec · East Alder Street
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Turn left
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Mexico and Oakland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Continue straight
64.3 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving New Mexico and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Mexico to Oakland?
The road trip is about 177 miles (284.8 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from New Mexico and 88.5 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.7 miles (212 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.54 one way or $51.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Mexico and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Hancock
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 Hancock.
Hancock, MD
Martinsburg station
Hagerstown, MD
Cumberland, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Mexico and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 131.72 mi (211.98 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 Oakland
Town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,873 |
| Coordinates | 39.4078700, -79.4067100 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-79.40671, 39.40787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $4.09 | $25.54 | $51.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.74 | $57.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.96 | $61.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $37.38 | $74.75 |
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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