How far is Hamilton, MD from Essex, MD?
The driving distance from Hamilton, MD to Essex, MD is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Essex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Essex.
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Start on the route
10 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
1892 ft · 56 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Continue on Rosedale Avenue
779 ft · 34 sec · Rosedale Avenue
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Turn left onto Pulaski Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 South: Essex
987 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
1146 ft · 18 sec · Baltimore Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 150 West: Essex
2480 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Eastern Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Woodward Drive
57 m · 14 sec · North Woodward Drive
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Turn left
100 m · 24 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 Hamilton and Essex.
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.
Pulaski Highway
Turn left onto Pulaski Highway
1.72 mi · 00h 03m
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 Hamilton and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Essex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Essex?
The road trip is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Rossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Hamilton and 2.7 miles from Essex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hamilton and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Essex.
Stop Ideas Near Rossville
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 Rossville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Essex. Straight-line distance: 2.68 mi (4.31 km).
#1 Hamilton
Hamilton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3223300, -76.5221900 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-76.474993, 39.309318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.16 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.76 | $0.90 | $1.81 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $0.96 | $1.93 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $1.20 | $2.41 |
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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