How far is Aberdeen, MD from Essex, MD?
The driving distance from Aberdeen, MD to Essex, MD is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census designated place in Maryland, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Essex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Essex.
-
1
Start on West Bel Air Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Bel Air Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Beards Hill Road
1289 ft · 28 sec · Beards Hill Road
-
3
Turn left onto Aberdeen Thruway
2389 ft · 42 sec · Aberdeen Thruway
-
4
Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Baltimore
1 mi · 2 min
-
5
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
16.1 mi · 19 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 695: Essex, Towson
2225 ft · 38 sec
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 695 East: Essex
1.2 mi · 2 min
-
9
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Freeway
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward MD 150 West: Essex
2480 ft · 1 min
-
12
Turn straight onto Eastern Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard
-
13
Turn right onto North Woodward Drive
57 m · 14 sec · North Woodward Drive
-
14
Turn left
100 m · 24 sec
-
15
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Essex.
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.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
16.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Aberdeen and Mostly Sunny near Essex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Essex?
The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Joppatowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Aberdeen and 14.5 miles from Essex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aberdeen and Mostly Sunny near Essex.
Stop Ideas Near Joppatowne
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 Joppatowne.
Aberdeen
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Essex. Straight-line distance: 21.61 mi (34.77 km).
#1 Aberdeen
City in Harford County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 15,964 |
| Coordinates | 39.5095600, -76.1641200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Essex
This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet.
| Population | 1,832,752 |
| Coordinates | 39.3092700, -76.4749600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.474993, 39.309318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Maryland · Apr 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.