How far is New Mexico, MD from Riverdale Park, MD?

The driving distance from New Mexico, MD to Riverdale Park, MD is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.53 mi
01h 26m
Flight
44.23 mi
71.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.23 mi
Kilometers
71.18 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.53 mi
Kilometers
100.63 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverdale Park
Thu, Oct 15, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in New Mexico
Fri, Oct 16, 12:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Mexico
2026-10-15T21:46
Arrive Riverdale Park
Thu, Oct 15, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Arbutus
MD

Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

From New Mexico
31.3 mi
00h 43m
To Riverdale Park
31.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Mexico and Riverdale Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Mexico and Riverdale Park.

  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

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    106 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 201: Greenbelt, Bladensburg

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 201 South: Kenilworth Avenue, Bladensburg

    79 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Kenilworth Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East-West Highway

    1 km · 1 min · East-West Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 49th Avenue

    82 m · 16 sec · 49th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ravenswood Road

    72 m · 10 sec · Ravenswood Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ravenswood Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Mexico and Riverdale Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
25.3 mi · 40%
Northwest Expressway
9.23 mi · 15%
Baltimore Beltway
9.17 mi · 15%
Baltimore Boulevard
9.11 mi · 15%
Kenilworth Avenue
3.04 mi · 5%
Manchester Road
2.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

24.8 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arbutus
00h 43m from New Mexico
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Mexico and Chance Rain Showers near Riverdale Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Mexico to Riverdale Park?

The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Arbutus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from New Mexico and 31.3 miles from Riverdale Park.

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

The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.37 one way or $18.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Mexico and Chance Rain Showers near Riverdale Park.

Stop Ideas Near Arbutus

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

36 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

43 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Mexico and Riverdale Park. Straight-line distance: 44.23 mi (71.18 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
Riverdale Park

#2 Riverdale Park

Town of the United States in Prince George's County, Maryland

Population7,192
Coordinates38.9634400, -76.9316400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: New Mexico (-76.94887, 39.60344)
End: Riverdale Park (-76.93164, 38.96344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $9.37
Round trip
$18.74
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $9.37 $18.74
Mid-grade $4.84 $10.70 $21.40
Premium $5.15 $11.37 $22.75
Diesel $6.36 $14.06 $28.12

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Mexico and Riverdale Park. The current time is 21:46:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.