How far is Potomac Park, MD from New Mexico, MD?
The driving distance from Potomac Park, MD to New Mexico, MD is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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 Potomac Park and New Mexico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Potomac Park and New Mexico.
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Start on Moss Avenue
82 m · 19 sec · Moss Avenue
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Turn left onto Jade Street
87 m · 14 sec · Jade Street
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Turn right onto McMullen Highway
2.5 mi · 5 min · McMullen Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1881 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
38.5 mi · 43 min · National Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
58.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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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 Potomac Park 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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
58.1 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Potomac Park and 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 Potomac Park to New Mexico?
The road trip is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Williamsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Potomac Park and 65.1 miles from New Mexico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.97 one way or $35.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Potomac Park and Mostly Sunny near New Mexico.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsport
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 Williamsport.
Hagerstown, MD
Martinsburg station
Hancock, MD
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Potomac Park and New Mexico. Straight-line distance: 98.85 mi (159.08 km).
#1 Potomac Park
Potomac Park is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6117600, -78.8058500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $17.97 | $35.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $20.83 | $41.67 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $22.30 | $44.60 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $28.75 | $57.51 |
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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