How far is Essex, MD from Berwyn Heights, MD?

The driving distance from Essex, MD to Berwyn Heights, MD is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.14 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.93 mi
51.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.93 mi
Kilometers
51.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.14 mi
Kilometers
64.6 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 10:43 AM EDT
Return by in Essex
Thu, Apr 16, 11:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Essex
2026-04-16T09:47
Arrive Berwyn Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 10:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Essex
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Elkridge
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From Essex
20.1 mi
00h 27m
To Berwyn Heights
20.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Berwyn Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Berwyn Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    109 m · 32 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    56 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastern Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Eastern Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Washington

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    32.7 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 201: Greenbelt, Bladensburg

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 201 South: Kenilworth Avenue, Bladensburg

    79 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue

    729 ft · 15 sec · Kenilworth Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto MD 193: University of Maryland

    1117 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Greenbelt Road

    1843 ft · 49 sec · Greenbelt Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 62nd Avenue

    1370 ft · 53 sec · 62nd Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Quebec Place

    156 m · 18 sec · Quebec Place

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quebec Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex and Berwyn Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
35.1 mi · 87%
Eastern Avenue
2.46 mi · 6%
Eastern Boulevard
0.99 mi · 2%
MD 201
0.36 mi · 1%
Greenbelt Road
0.35 mi · 1%
62nd Avenue
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Keep slight right

32.7 mi · 00h 40m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Elkridge
00h 27m from Essex
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Essex and Partly Sunny near Berwyn Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Essex to Berwyn Heights?

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Essex and 20.1 miles from Berwyn Heights.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Essex and Partly Sunny near Berwyn Heights.

Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Elkridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

39 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Berwyn Heights. Straight-line distance: 31.93 mi (51.38 km).

Essex

#1 Essex

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

Population1,832,752
Coordinates39.3092700, -76.4749600
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Berwyn Heights

#2 Berwyn Heights

Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population3,249
Coordinates38.9940000, -76.9105300
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex (-76.47496, 39.30927)
End: Berwyn Heights (-76.91053, 38.994)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.53 $13.06
Premium $4.95 $7.03 $14.07
Diesel $5.98 $8.49 $16.98

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Essex and Berwyn Heights. The current time is 09:47:41.

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.