How far is Deer Park, MD from Essex, MD?
The driving distance from Deer Park, MD to Essex, MD is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Park and Essex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park and Essex.
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Start on Dolfield Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Dolfield Road
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Turn right onto Lakeside Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lakeside Boulevard
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Turn left onto Owings Mills Boulevard
3173 ft · 1 min · Owings Mills Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 795 South: Baltimore
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Northwest Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 695 East: Towson
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
13.5 mi · 18 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Baltimore Beltway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 150 West: Essex
2480 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Eastern Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Woodward Drive
57 m · 14 sec · North Woodward Drive
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Turn left
100 m · 24 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 Deer Park 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.
Baltimore Beltway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
13.5 mi · 00h 18m
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 then Mostly Sunny leaving Deer Park and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Essex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Park to Essex?
The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Mays Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Deer Park and 14.2 miles from Essex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Deer Park and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Essex.
Stop Ideas Near Mays Chapel
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 Mays Chapel.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Aberdeen
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Park and Essex. Straight-line distance: 19.95 mi (32.11 km).
#1 Deer Park
Town of the United States
| Population | 367 |
| Coordinates | 39.3989900, -76.8299800 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.16 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.76 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
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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