How far is Point of Rocks, MD from New Mexico, MD?
The driving distance from Point of Rocks, MD to New Mexico, MD is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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 01m.
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.
City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Point of Rocks and New Mexico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point of Rocks and New Mexico.
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Start on Kanawha Avenue
39 m · 11 sec · Kanawha Avenue
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Turn left onto Ballenger Creek Pike
575 ft · 17 sec · Ballenger Creek Pike
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Turn right onto Clay Street
58 m · 4 sec · Clay Street
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Turn right onto Catoctin Mountain Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Catoctin Mountain Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Catoctin Mountain Highway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore, Washington
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 27: Damascus, Mount Airy
1290 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 27 North: Mount Airy, Westminster, Historic Towns, Challedon
85 m · 9 sec
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Merge left onto Ridge Road
17.7 mi · 27 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on Liberty Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Liberty Street
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
3239 ft · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Manchester Road
2.6 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 Point of Rocks and New Mexico.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ridge Road
Merge left onto Ridge Road
17.7 mi · 00h 27m
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 Mostly Sunny leaving Point of Rocks and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near New Mexico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Point of Rocks to New Mexico?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 24.2 miles from Point of Rocks and 22.2 miles from New Mexico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Point of Rocks and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near New Mexico.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy
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 Mount Airy.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Point of Rocks and New Mexico. Straight-line distance: 38.79 mi (62.42 km).
#1 Point of Rocks
Point of Rocks is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2759400, -77.5391500 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.03 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.64 | $7.61 | $15.23 |
| Premium | $4.96 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
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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