How far is Easton, MD from Essex, MD?

The driving distance from Easton, MD to Essex, MD is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
68.68 mi
01h 19m
Flight
42.71 mi
68.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.71 mi
Kilometers
68.73 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.68 mi
Kilometers
110.53 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Essex
Sat, Apr 18, 1:45 AM EDT
Return by in Easton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easton
2026-04-18T00:26
Arrive Essex
Sat, Apr 18, 1:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Easton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cape Saint Claire
MD

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

From Easton
33.3 mi
00h 39m
To Essex
35.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Easton and Essex.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Easton and Essex.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    1769 ft · 1 min · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Glebe Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Glebe Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Easton Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Easton Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    152 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Ocean Gateway

    35.7 mi · 50 min · Ocean Gateway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Arundel Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 270

    1230 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Furnace Branch Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ritchie Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto I 895

    1450 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  16. 16

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  17. 17

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  18. 18

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Boston Street

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto O'Donnell Street Cutoff

    159 m · 15 sec · O'Donnell Street Cutoff

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Interstate Avenue

    555 ft · 31 sec · Interstate Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: New York

    1447 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 51 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue

    1335 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex

    78 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Eastern Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Eastern Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Taylor Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · North Taylor Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right

    159 m · 38 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Easton 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
35.7 mi · 52%
Governor Ritchie Highway
8.04 mi · 12%
Arundel Expressway
4.52 mi · 7%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.37 mi · 5%
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
3.14 mi · 5%
Eastern Avenue
2.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Merge slight right onto Ocean Gateway

35.7 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
42.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Saint Claire
00h 39m from Easton
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Easton 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 Easton to Essex?

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Easton and 35.4 miles from Essex.

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

The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Easton and Mostly Sunny near Essex.

Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Saint Claire, 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 Cape Saint Claire.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

20 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

38 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Essex. Straight-line distance: 42.71 mi (68.73 km).

Easton

#1 Easton

Town and the county seat of Talbot County, Maryland, United States

Population16,611
Coordinates38.7742800, -76.0763300
Altitude7
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: South Washington Street (-76.076268, 38.774285)
End: (-76.474993, 39.309318)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.17 L · about $9.89
Round trip
$19.78
4.84 gal · 18.34 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.89 $19.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.13 $22.26
Premium $4.95 $11.99 $23.98
Diesel $5.98 $14.47 $28.94

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 Easton and Essex. The current time is 00:26:09.

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.