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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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.
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Start on East Fayette Street
149 m · 23 sec · East Fayette Street
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Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
95 m · 16 sec · Saint Paul Street
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Turn left onto East Baltimore Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Baltimore Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
125 m · 15 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn right onto East Fayette Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · East Fayette Street
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Turn left onto North Ellwood Avenue
81 m · 13 sec · North Ellwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Pulaski Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway
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Continue on I 895 South, MD 151 South
158 m · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 151 South
730 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Erdman Avenue
3073 ft · 1 min · Erdman Avenue
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Continue on North Point Road
2669 ft · 1 min · North Point Road
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Continue on North Point Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · North Point Boulevard
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Turn right onto MD 150 East: Essex
833 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastern Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on Eastern Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Taylor Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · North Taylor Avenue
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Turn right
159 m · 38 sec
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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.
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.
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.
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 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
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Transit and Meeting Points
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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).
#1 City of Baltimore
Independent city in Maryland, United States
| Population | 621,849 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903800, -76.6121900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: Essex (-76.47496, 39.30927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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