How far is Riverdale Park, MD from New Mexico, MD?
The driving distance from Riverdale Park, MD to New Mexico, MD is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
Driving 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 18m.
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.
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverdale Park and New Mexico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverdale Park and New Mexico.
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Start on Ravenswood Road
72 m · 12 sec · Ravenswood Road
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Turn right onto 49th Avenue
107 m · 19 sec · 49th Avenue
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Turn left onto East-West Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · East-West Highway
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Continue on Riverdale Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Riverdale Road
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Take the ramp left toward MD 295: Baltimore-Washington Parkway North, Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington International Airport
1006 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
20.4 mi · 28 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville
1549 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Elkridge
683 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Halethorpe
103 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Boulevard
2277 ft · 50 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwestern Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southwestern Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 695 North: Towson
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
8.7 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
1.2 km · 56 sec · Northwest Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Westminster Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike
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Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
9.1 mi · 14 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 Riverdale Park 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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
20.4 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Riverdale Park and Chance Rain Showers near New Mexico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverdale Park to New Mexico?
The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Catonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Riverdale Park and 31.7 miles from New Mexico.
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 17.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Riverdale Park and Chance Rain Showers near New Mexico.
Stop Ideas Near Catonsville
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 Catonsville.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverdale Park and New Mexico. Straight-line distance: 44.23 mi (71.18 km).
#1 Riverdale Park
Town of the United States in Prince George's County, Maryland
| Population | 7,192 |
| Coordinates | 38.9634400, -76.9316400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.24 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $10.51 | $21.01 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $11.17 | $22.33 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $13.81 | $27.61 |
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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