How far is Essex, MD from Nob Hill, MD?
The driving distance from Essex, MD to Nob Hill, MD is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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 44m.
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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 Nob Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Nob Hill.
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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
18.2 mi · 25 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 795: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
2012 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
1.2 km · 56 sec · Northwest Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Westminster Pike
2110 ft · 33 sec · Westminster Pike
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Take the exit slight right
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Nob Hill Park Drive
908 ft · 42 sec · Nob Hill Park Drive
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Turn right onto Earlton Court
19 m · 6 sec · Earlton Court
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Turn left
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex and Nob Hill.
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
18.2 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Essex and Partly Sunny near Nob Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Nob Hill?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Mays Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Essex and 15.7 miles from Nob Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Essex and Partly Sunny near Nob Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Mays Chapel
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 Mays Chapel.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Aberdeen
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Nob Hill. Straight-line distance: 23.25 mi (37.42 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 Nob Hill
Nob Hill is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4814900, -76.8491400 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nob Hill (-76.84914, 39.48149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
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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