How far is Essex, MD from Chesapeake Beach, MD?
The driving distance from Essex, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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.
Census-designated place in Maryland, United Staes
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Chesapeake Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Chesapeake Beach.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue
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Turn slight right onto MD 151 North: North Point Boulevard, Baltimore
1721 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto North Point Boulevard
2719 ft · 53 sec · North Point Boulevard
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Turn left onto Kane Street
965 ft · 35 sec · Kane Street
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Turn slight right
56 m · 8 sec
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Continue on East Lombard Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Lombard Street
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Turn left onto Ponca Street
604 ft · 28 sec · Ponca Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 895 Toll South
1378 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 665: Riva Road
2898 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater
1794 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Solomons Island Road
11.5 mi · 18 min · Solomons Island Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Solomons Island Road
50 m · 2 sec · Solomons Island Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road
6.8 mi · 11 min · Solomons Island Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solomons Island Road
46 m · 2 sec · Solomons Island Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Solomons Island Road
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Turn left onto East Chesapeake Beach Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · East Chesapeake Beach Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bayside Road
1 km · 2 min · Bayside Road
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Turn left onto 17th Street
146 m · 32 sec · 17th Street
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Turn right onto C Street
17 m · 3 sec · C Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · C Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex and Chesapeake Beach.
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.
Solomons Island Road
Turn right onto Solomons Island Road
11.5 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Essex and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Chesapeake Beach?
The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Crownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Essex and 28.9 miles from Chesapeake Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Essex and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Crownsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Annapolis City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crownsville.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Chesapeake Beach. Straight-line distance: 43.17 mi (69.47 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 Chesapeake Beach
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,066 |
| Coordinates | 38.6862300, -76.5346800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesapeake Beach (-76.53468, 38.68623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.38 | $18.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
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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