How far is Olney, MD from New Mexico, MD?
The driving distance from Olney, MD to New Mexico, MD is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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 00h 51m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olney and New Mexico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney and New Mexico.
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Start on Georgia Avenue
713 ft · 23 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto North High Street
19 m · 3 sec · North High Street
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Georgia Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Georgia Avenue
2561 ft · 55 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Georgia Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Georgia Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Route 97
8.7 mi · 14 min · Route 97
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Continue on Old Washington Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Washington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Road
40 m · 2 sec · Washington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Road
1322 ft · 23 sec · Washington Road
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Continue on New Washington Road
9.5 mi · 13 min · New Washington Road
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Continue on Malcolm Drive
1892 ft · 36 sec · Malcolm Drive
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Turn left onto Baltimore Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
1143 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
130 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Manchester Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Manchester Road
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Turn left onto Guadelupe Drive
1057 ft · 47 sec · Guadelupe Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Guadelupe Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olney and New Mexico.
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.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Olney and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Mexico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olney to New Mexico?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 17.5 miles from Olney and 17.3 miles from New Mexico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Olney and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Mexico.
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 Olney and New Mexico. Straight-line distance: 31.75 mi (51.09 km).
#1 Olney
Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America
| Population | 33,844 |
| Coordinates | 39.1531600, -77.0669200 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Mexico
New Mexico is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6034400, -76.9488700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guadelupe Drive (-76.949006, 39.60335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
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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