How far is Essex, MD from Manchester, MD?
The driving distance from Essex, MD to Manchester, MD is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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 06m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Manchester.
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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
11.3 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83 North: Timonium, York Pennsylvania
2013 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cockeysville, Shawan Road
1169 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Shawan Road West
1292 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Shawan Road West
108 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Shawan Road West
1252 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Shawan Road
132 m · 9 sec · Shawan Road
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Continue on Shawan Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Shawan Road
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Turn right onto Falls Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Falls Road
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Turn left onto Black Rock Road
7.3 mi · 12 min · Black Rock Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Black Rock Road
30 m · 2 sec · Black Rock Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Black Rock Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Black Rock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hanover Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Hanover Pike
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Continue on Hanover Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hanover Pike
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Continue on Main Street
2467 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Westminster Street
20 m · 2 sec · Westminster Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westminster Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex and Manchester.
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
11.3 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Essex and Sunny near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Manchester?
The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Cockeysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Essex and 19.9 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Essex and Sunny near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Cockeysville
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 Cockeysville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Aberdeen
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 32.7 mi (52.63 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 Manchester
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 4,876 |
| Coordinates | 39.6612100, -76.8849800 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-76.88498, 39.66121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.94 | $13.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
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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