How far is Essex, MD from Hyattsville, MD?
The driving distance from Essex, MD to Hyattsville, MD is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Hyattsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Hyattsville.
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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
27 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 212 West: Calverton
3254 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Powder Mill Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Powder Mill Road
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Turn straight onto Riggs Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Riggs Road
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Turn left onto Adelphi Road
3 mi · 7 min · Adelphi Road
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Turn left onto East-West Highway
682 ft · 28 sec · East-West Highway
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Turn right onto 42nd Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 42nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Kennedy Street
36 m · 5 sec · Kennedy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex and Hyattsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Keep slight right
27 mi · 00h 33m
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 Hyattsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Hyattsville?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 20.7 miles from Essex and 20.7 miles from Hyattsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Essex and Mostly Sunny near Hyattsville.
Stop Ideas Near Jessup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Relay Town Hall
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 Hyattsville. Straight-line distance: 35.1 mi (56.49 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 Hyattsville
City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,217 |
| Coordinates | 38.9559400, -76.9455300 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hyattsville (-76.94553, 38.95594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.71 | $13.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.23 | $14.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Maryland · May 30, 2026
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