How far is Essex, MD from Capitol Heights, MD?
The driving distance from Essex, MD to Capitol Heights, MD is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Capitol Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Capitol Heights.
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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
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Baltimore-Washington Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
29.6 mi · 41 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
2902 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
817 ft · 12 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens
585 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue
127 m · 18 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
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Turn left onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 63rd Street Northeast
1015 ft · 17 sec · 63rd Street Northeast
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Continue on Southern Avenue Northeast
796 ft · 16 sec · Southern Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Southern Avenue Southeast
130 m · 16 sec · Southern Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Davey Street
87 m · 8 sec · Davey Street
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Turn right onto Chamber Avenue
1457 ft · 40 sec · Chamber Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chamber Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex and Capitol Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
29.6 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Essex and Rain Showers near Capitol Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Capitol Heights?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Essex and 21.8 miles from Capitol Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Essex and Rain Showers near Capitol Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Jessup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jessup.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Capitol Heights. Straight-line distance: 37.66 mi (60.6 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 Capitol Heights
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 4,514 |
| Coordinates | 38.8851100, -76.9158100 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Capitol Heights (-76.91581, 38.88511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
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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