How far is Essex, MD from Aberdeen, MD?
The driving distance from Essex, MD to Aberdeen, MD is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Maryland, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Aberdeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Aberdeen.
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Start on the route
100 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto North Woodward Drive
752 ft · 38 sec · North Woodward Drive
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Turn left onto Beck Street
706 ft · 33 sec · Beck Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mace Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Mace Avenue
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Turn left onto Rossville Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Rossville Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pulaski Highway
17.7 mi · 26 min · Pulaski Highway
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Continue on South Philadelphia Boulevard
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Philadelphia Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Bel Air Avenue
60 m · 6 sec · West Bel Air Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bel Air Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex and Aberdeen.
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.
Pulaski Highway
Turn right onto Pulaski Highway
17.7 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Essex and Mostly Sunny near Aberdeen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Aberdeen?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 11.9 miles from Essex and 11.9 miles from Aberdeen.
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 2.2 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Essex and Mostly Sunny near Aberdeen.
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 Essex and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 21.61 mi (34.77 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Aberdeen
City in Harford County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 15,964 |
| Coordinates | 39.5095600, -76.1641200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aberdeen (-76.16412, 39.50956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
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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