How far is Essex, MD from Brentwood, MD?
The driving distance from Essex, MD to Brentwood, MD is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Brentwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Brentwood.
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Start on the route
109 m · 32 sec
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Turn left
56 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Eastern Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson
3248 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
951 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg
1716 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg
1802 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike
2 mi · 2 min · Jefferson National Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Zion Road
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Mount Zion Road
48 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Mount Zion Road
2167 ft · 43 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jefferson Pike
66 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Jefferson Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Jefferson Pike
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Turn right onto Teen Barnes Road
1697 ft · 49 sec · Teen Barnes Road
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Turn right onto Woodhill Way
145 m · 23 sec · Woodhill Way
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Turn right onto Woodhirst Drive
786 ft · 35 sec · Woodhirst Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodhirst Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex and Brentwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Essex and Partly Sunny near Brentwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Brentwood?
The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Essex and 31.3 miles from Brentwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Essex and Partly Sunny near Brentwood.
Stop Ideas Near Sykesville
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 Sykesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 54.6 mi (87.87 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 Brentwood
Town in Maryland
| Population | 3,439 |
| Coordinates | 39.3792700, -77.4927600 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brentwood (-77.49276, 39.37927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.16 | $26.31 |
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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