How far is West Laurel, MD from New Mexico, MD?
The driving distance from West Laurel, MD to New Mexico, MD is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Laurel and New Mexico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Laurel and New Mexico.
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Start on Sandy Street
60 m · 10 sec · Sandy Street
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Turn right onto Park Hall Drive West
643 ft · 30 sec · Park Hall Drive West
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Turn right onto Malaya Place
102 m · 20 sec · Malaya Place
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Turn left onto Orly Lane
129 m · 20 sec · Orly Lane
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Turn right onto Bounds Avenue
66 m · 12 sec · Bounds Avenue
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Turn right onto Sweitzer Lane
1205 ft · 55 sec · Sweitzer Lane
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Turn left onto Sandy Spring Road
2891 ft · 1 min · Sandy Spring Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North
2687 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 17 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 West Laurel and New Mexico.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Rain Showers leaving West Laurel and Rain Showers Likely near New Mexico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Laurel to New Mexico?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 25.4 miles from West Laurel and 21.7 miles from New Mexico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around West Laurel and Rain Showers Likely 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
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Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Laurel and New Mexico. Straight-line distance: 34.8 mi (56 km).
#1 West Laurel
Census designated place
| Population | 4,230 |
| Coordinates | 39.1012200, -76.8997000 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $4.09 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.22 | $16.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.93 | $19.85 |
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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