How far is Essex, MD from Deer Park, MD?
The driving distance from Essex, MD to Deer Park, MD is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Deer Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Deer Park.
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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
1.1 mi · 3 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 702 North: Beltway
1939 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
17.3 mi · 24 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 140: Pikesville, Garrison
569 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 140 North: Garrison, Reisterstown
674 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Reisterstown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Reisterstown Road
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Turn left onto McDonogh Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · McDonogh Road
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Turn right onto Painters Mill Road
1756 ft · 43 sec · Painters Mill Road
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Turn left onto Lyons Mill Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Lyons Mill Road
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Turn right onto Deer Park Road
3088 ft · 1 min · Deer Park Road
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Turn right onto Dolfield Road
12 m · 1 sec · Dolfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dolfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex and Deer Park.
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.
Baltimore Beltway
Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
17.3 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Essex and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Deer Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Deer Park?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Towson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Essex and 15.4 miles from Deer Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Essex and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Deer Park.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Deer Park. Straight-line distance: 19.95 mi (32.11 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 Deer Park
Town of the United States
| Population | 367 |
| Coordinates | 39.3989900, -76.8299800 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dolfield Road (-76.829979, 39.399071)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.16 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.76 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
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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