How far is La Plata, MD from Essex, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between La Plata and Essex is 60.23 miles (96.93 km).
Flight distance from La Plata, MD to Essex, MD is 60.23 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from La Plata to Essex with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from La Plata, Maryland to Essex, Maryland is: 71.99 miles (115.86 km) by car.
Driving from La Plata to Essex will take approximately 01 hours 32 minutes.
#1 La Plata
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 9800 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°31'45"N 76°58'31"W |
| Latitude | 38.5292900 |
| Longitude | -76.9752500 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Essex
Census-designated place in Maryland, United States
| Population | 1832752 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°18'33"N 76°28'30"W |
| Latitude | 39.3092700 |
| Longitude | -76.4749600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Essex: (-76.474993,39.309318)
Estimated Travel Time Between La Plata and Essex
The distance between La Plata and Essex is 116 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 17 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between La Plata and Essex. The current time is 06:22:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.62 liters (2.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between La Plata and Essex.
The estimated cost of gas to go from La Plata to Essex is $8.55 (diesel $11.2).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $8.55 | $9.98 | $10.77 | $11.2 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Maryland ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.364 (Diesel $4.407) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between La Plata and Essex (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Columbia, MD to La Plata 65.51 miles (105 km)
Driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to La Plata 74.89 miles (121 km)
