How far is City of Baltimore, MD from Essex, MD?

The driving distance from City of Baltimore, MD to Essex, MD is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.49 mi
00h 21m
Flight
7.45 mi
11.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.45 mi
Kilometers
11.99 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.49 mi
Kilometers
13.66 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Essex
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 PM EDT
Return by in City of Baltimore
Sat, Apr 18, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Baltimore
2026-04-18T15:44
Arrive Essex
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Baltimore
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rosedale
MD

City in Mississippi, United States

From City of Baltimore
4.2 mi
00h 10m
To Essex
4.2 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Baltimore and Essex.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore and Essex.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fayette Street

    149 m · 23 sec · East Fayette Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

    95 m · 16 sec · Saint Paul Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Baltimore Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Baltimore Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    125 m · 15 sec · North Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Fayette Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · East Fayette Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Ellwood Avenue

    81 m · 13 sec · North Ellwood Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pulaski Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 895 South, MD 151 South

    158 m · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 151 South

    730 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Erdman Avenue

    3073 ft · 1 min · Erdman Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North Point Road

    2669 ft · 1 min · North Point Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Point Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Point Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto MD 150 East: Essex

    833 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Eastern Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Eastern Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Taylor Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · North Taylor Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    159 m · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Baltimore and Essex.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
211.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Fayette Street
1.52 mi · 18%
Eastern Avenue
1.49 mi · 18%
Pulaski Highway
1.21 mi · 14%
Eastern Boulevard
0.96 mi · 11%
East Baltimore Street
0.78 mi · 9%
North Point Boulevard
0.74 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Eastern Avenue

Turn straight onto Eastern Avenue

1.49 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosedale
00h 10m from City of Baltimore
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Baltimore 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 City of Baltimore to Essex?

The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Rosedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from City of Baltimore and 4.2 miles from Essex.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Baltimore and Mostly Sunny near Essex.

Stop Ideas Near Rosedale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rosedale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosedale.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

37 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

46 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Baltimore and Essex. Straight-line distance: 7.45 mi (11.99 km).

City of Baltimore

#1 City of Baltimore

Independent city in Maryland, United States

Population621,849
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Essex

#2 Essex

This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet.

Population1,832,752
Coordinates39.3092700, -76.4749600
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Essex (-76.47496, 39.30927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.13 L · about $1.23
Round trip
$2.45
0.6 gal · 2.26 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.23 $2.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.38 $2.76
Premium $4.95 $1.49 $2.97
Diesel $5.98 $1.79 $3.59

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

There is no time difference between City of Baltimore and Essex. The current time is 15:44:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.