How far is New Windsor, MD from Essex, MD?
The driving distance from New Windsor, MD to Essex, MD is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Windsor and Essex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Windsor and Essex.
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Start on Church Street
17 m · 7 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto High Street
131 m · 11 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1522 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto New Windsor Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · New Windsor Road
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Turn right onto Uniontown Road
2089 ft · 44 sec · Uniontown Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Malcolm Drive
1740 ft · 38 sec · Malcolm Drive
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Turn right onto Baltimore Boulevard
8 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Boulevard
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Continue on Westminster Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway
9.2 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 695 East: Towson
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
13.5 mi · 18 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Baltimore Beltway
4.5 mi · 6 min · 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 New Windsor 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.
Baltimore Beltway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
13.5 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Rain Showers leaving New Windsor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Essex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Windsor to Essex?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Owings Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from New Windsor and 25.4 miles from Essex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.19 one way or $14.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Windsor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Essex.
Stop Ideas Near Owings Mills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Rockville station
Frederick Airport, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Windsor and Essex. Straight-line distance: 37.42 mi (60.22 km).
#1 New Windsor
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,404 |
| Coordinates | 39.5420500, -77.1080400 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.09 | $16.19 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.52 | $21.05 |
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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