How far is Rising Sun, MD from New Mexico, MD?
The driving distance from Rising Sun, MD to New Mexico, MD is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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 01h 27m.
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 Rising Sun and New Mexico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rising Sun and New Mexico.
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Start on South Queen Street
22 m · 9 sec · South Queen Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2243 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Rising Sun Road
2649 ft · 51 sec · Rising Sun Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rising Sun Road
36 m · 2 sec · Rising Sun Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rising Sun Road
3106 ft · 53 sec · Rising Sun Road
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Turn right
109 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Conowingo Road
16.7 mi · 26 min · Conowingo Road
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Turn straight onto Hickory Bypass
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hickory Bypass
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Turn right onto East-West Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · East-West Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East-West Highway
33 m · 2 sec · East-West Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East-West Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · East-West Highway
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Turn right onto Baldwin Mill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Baldwin Mill Road
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Turn sharp left onto Norrisville Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Norrisville Road
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Turn left onto Troyer Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Troyer Road
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Turn right onto Shepperd Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Shepperd Road
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Continue on Monkton Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Monkton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto York Road
156 m · 19 sec · York Road
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Turn left onto Mount Carmel Road
8.5 mi · 16 min · Mount Carmel Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Carmel Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mount Carmel Road
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Continue on Lower Beckleysville Road
2897 ft · 1 min · Lower Beckleysville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Black Rock Road
13 m · 1 sec · Black Rock Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Black Rock Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Black Rock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2225 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Hampstead Mexico Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Hampstead Mexico Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hampstead Mexico Road
51 m · 7 sec · Hampstead Mexico Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hampstead Mexico Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Hampstead Mexico Road
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Continue on 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 Rising Sun 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.
Conowingo Road
Turn left onto Conowingo Road
16.7 mi · 00h 26m
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 Rising Sun and Sunny near New Mexico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rising Sun to New Mexico?
The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Jarrettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Rising Sun and 30.1 miles from New Mexico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.31 one way or $16.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rising Sun and Sunny near New Mexico.
Stop Ideas Near Jarrettsville
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 Jarrettsville.
Aberdeen
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rising Sun and New Mexico. Straight-line distance: 47.59 mi (76.59 km).
#1 Rising Sun
Rising Sun is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6978900, -76.0627300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $3.96 | $8.31 | $16.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $10.28 | $20.55 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $13.23 | $26.47 |
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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