How far is Takoma Park, MD from New Mexico, MD?
The driving distance from Takoma Park, MD to New Mexico, MD is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 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
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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.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Takoma Park and New Mexico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Takoma Park and New Mexico.
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Start on Philadelphia Avenue
15 m · 7 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
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Turn left onto Carroll Avenue
110 m · 15 sec · Carroll Avenue
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Continue on Carroll Avenue
2108 ft · 1 min · Carroll Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Carroll Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Carroll Avenue
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Turn right onto Piney Branch Road
2608 ft · 54 sec · Piney Branch Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue
17.8 mi · 33 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Route 97
8.7 mi · 14 min · Route 97
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Continue on Old Washington Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Washington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Road
40 m · 2 sec · Washington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Road
1322 ft · 23 sec · Washington Road
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Continue on New Washington Road
9.5 mi · 13 min · New Washington Road
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Continue on Malcolm Drive
1892 ft · 36 sec · Malcolm Drive
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Turn left onto Baltimore Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 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 Takoma 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.
New Hampshire Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue
17.8 mi · 00h 33m
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 Takoma 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 Takoma Park to New Mexico?
The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 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?
Brookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Takoma Park and 35.4 miles from New Mexico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 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 $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Takoma Park and Chance Rain Showers near New Mexico.
Stop Ideas Near Brookeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookeville.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Takoma Park and New Mexico. Straight-line distance: 43.33 mi (69.74 km).
#1 Takoma Park
City in Maryland, United States
| Population | 17,696 |
| Coordinates | 38.9778900, -77.0074800 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.24 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $13.49 | $26.97 |
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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