How far is Essex, MD from Owings Mills, MD?
The driving distance from Essex, MD to Owings Mills, MD is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Owings Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Owings Mills.
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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
3.4 mi · 7 min · Reisterstown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reisterstown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex and Owings Mills.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Essex and Mostly Sunny near Owings Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Owings Mills?
The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 12.1 miles from Essex and 12.1 miles from Owings Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Essex and Mostly Sunny near Owings Mills.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Owings Mills. Straight-line distance: 18 mi (28.97 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 Owings Mills
Census designated place
| Population | 30,622 |
| Coordinates | 39.4195500, -76.7802500 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Owings Mills (-76.78025, 39.41955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.26 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
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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