How far is Essex, MD from Carrollwood, MD?
The driving distance from Essex, MD to Carrollwood, MD is about 5.6 miles (9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Carrollwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Carrollwood.
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Start on the route
100 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto North Woodward Drive
57 m · 10 sec · North Woodward Drive
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Turn left onto Eastern Boulevard
4.6 mi · 10 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Turn slight right
46 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Carroll Island Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Carroll Island Road
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Turn slight right onto Nollmeyer Road
1002 ft · 46 sec · Nollmeyer Road
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Turn right onto Dublin Hill Road
78 m · 11 sec · Dublin Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dublin Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex and Carrollwood.
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.
Eastern Boulevard
Turn left onto Eastern Boulevard
4.56 mi · 00h 10m
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 Partly Sunny near Carrollwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Carrollwood?
The road trip is about 5.6 miles (9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Middle River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Essex and 2.8 miles from Carrollwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Essex and Partly Sunny near Carrollwood.
Stop Ideas Near Middle River
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 Middle River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Carrollwood. Straight-line distance: 4.81 mi (7.74 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 Carrollwood
Carrollwood is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3320500, -76.3899600 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollwood (-76.38996, 39.33205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.82 | $1.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.92 | $1.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.99 | $1.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
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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