How far is South Laurel, MD from New Mexico, MD?
The driving distance from South Laurel, MD to New Mexico, MD is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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 06m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Laurel and New Mexico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Laurel and New Mexico.
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Start on the route
41 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Deerfield Road
1103 ft · 51 sec · Deerfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Contee Road
785 ft · 24 sec · Contee Road
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Turn left onto Laurel Bowie Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Laurel Bowie Road
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Turn left onto Fort Meade Road
1549 ft · 45 sec · Fort Meade Road
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Continue on Talbott Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Talbott Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 7th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 695 West: Towson
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
9.3 mi · 13 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 South Laurel 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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 00h 15m
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 South Laurel 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 South Laurel to New Mexico?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Lochearn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from South Laurel and 27.6 miles from New Mexico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Laurel and Chance Rain Showers near New Mexico.
Stop Ideas Near Lochearn
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 Lochearn.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Laurel and New Mexico. Straight-line distance: 37.24 mi (59.94 km).
#1 South Laurel
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 26,112 |
| Coordinates | 39.0698300, -76.8502500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $9.10 | $18.21 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $9.67 | $19.35 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
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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