How far is New Mexico, MD from Potomac, MD?
The driving distance from New Mexico, MD to Potomac, MD is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
Driving 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 23m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Mexico and Potomac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Mexico and Potomac.
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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
22.2 mi · 35 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Woodfield Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodfield Road
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Turn right onto Valley Park Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Valley Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road
5.3 mi · 10 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Frederick Road
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Turn right onto Middlebrook Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Middlebrook Road
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Turn left onto I 270 South
1631 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 189: Falls Road
743 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 189 South: Falls Road South, Potomac
132 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Falls Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · Falls Road
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Turn left
25 m · 6 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 Potomac.
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.
Ridge Road
Continue on Ridge Road
22.2 mi · 00h 35m
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 Potomac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Mexico to Potomac?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from New Mexico and 24.8 miles from Potomac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Mexico and Chance Rain Showers near Potomac.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Airy.
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Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Mexico and Potomac. Straight-line distance: 42.76 mi (68.81 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 Potomac
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 44,965 |
| Coordinates | 39.0181700, -77.2085900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Potomac (-77.20859, 39.01817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $8.47 | $16.95 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $9.01 | $18.01 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $11.13 | $22.27 |
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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