How far is Essex, MD from City of Baltimore, MD?
The driving distance from Essex, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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 20m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and City of Baltimore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and City of Baltimore.
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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 · 51 sec · North Point Boulevard
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Continue on North Point Road
2716 ft · 1 min · North Point Road
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Continue on Erdman Avenue
2749 ft · 1 min · Erdman Avenue
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Turn right onto Mapleton Avenue
615 ft · 23 sec · Mapleton Avenue
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Turn left onto Pulaski Highway
1792 ft · 48 sec · Pulaski Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pulaski Highway
1.1 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn slight left
36 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto North Ellwood Avenue
81 m · 13 sec · North Ellwood Avenue
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Turn right onto East Fayette Street
2.1 mi · 6 min · East Fayette Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex and City of Baltimore.
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.
East Fayette Street
Turn right onto East Fayette Street
2.12 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Essex and Mostly Sunny near City of Baltimore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to City of Baltimore?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Rosedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Essex and 4 miles from City of Baltimore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Essex and Mostly Sunny near City of Baltimore.
Stop Ideas Near Rosedale
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 Rosedale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and City of Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 7.45 mi (11.99 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 City of Baltimore
Independent city in Maryland, United States
| Population | 621,849 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903800, -76.6121900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
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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