How far is Thurmont, MD from New Mexico, MD?
The driving distance from Thurmont, MD to New Mexico, MD is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thurmont and New Mexico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thurmont and New Mexico.
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Start on East Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Rocky Ridge Road
7.3 mi · 13 min · Rocky Ridge Road
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Continue on Middleburg Road
8.7 mi · 15 min · Middleburg Road
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Continue on Uniontown Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Uniontown Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2760 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto 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 Thurmont 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.
Middleburg Road
Continue on Middleburg Road
8.68 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Thurmont 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 Thurmont to New Mexico?
The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Union Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Thurmont and 17.9 miles from New Mexico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Thurmont and Chance Rain Showers near New Mexico.
Stop Ideas Near Union Bridge
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 Union Bridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thurmont and New Mexico. Straight-line distance: 24.62 mi (39.63 km).
#1 Thurmont
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 7,070 |
| Coordinates | 39.6237100, -77.4108200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.71 | $9.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
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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