How far is Nob Hill, MD from Essex, MD?

The driving distance from Nob Hill, MD to Essex, MD is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.17 mi
00h 35m
Flight
23.25 mi
37.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.25 mi
Kilometers
37.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.17 mi
Kilometers
51.77 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Essex
Thu, Apr 16, 8:03 PM EDT
Return by in Nob Hill
Thu, Apr 16, 8:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nob Hill
2026-04-16T19:28
Arrive Essex
Thu, Apr 16, 8:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nob Hill
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Mays Chapel
MD

Census designated place

From Nob Hill
16 mi
00h 17m
To Essex
16.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nob Hill and Essex.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nob Hill and Essex.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Earlton Court

    19 m · 8 sec · Earlton Court

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nob Hill Park Drive

    908 ft · 40 sec · Nob Hill Park Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    34 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westminster Pike

    1612 ft · 30 sec · Westminster Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Gorse Mill Road, Woodfield Court, Brian Daniel Court

    57 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Old Westminster Pike

    528 ft · 30 sec · Old Westminster Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Woodfield Court

    59 m · 16 sec · Woodfield Court

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Westminster Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Westminster Pike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 East: Towson

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Baltimore Beltway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Baltimore Beltway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 150 West: Essex

    2480 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Eastern Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Woodward Drive

    57 m · 14 sec · North Woodward Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left

    100 m · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nob Hill and Essex.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
18 mi · 56%
Northwest Expressway
9.23 mi · 29%
Southeast Freeway
1.31 mi · 4%
Westminster Pike
0.99 mi · 3%
Eastern Boulevard
0.91 mi · 3%
I 695 East
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mays Chapel
00h 17m from Nob Hill
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Nob Hill and Partly Sunny near Essex.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nob Hill to Essex?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 16 miles from Nob Hill and 16.1 miles from Essex.

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 9 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Nob Hill and Partly Sunny near Essex.

Stop Ideas Near Mays Chapel

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mays Chapel, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mays Chapel.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

43 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

56 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nob Hill and Essex. Straight-line distance: 23.25 mi (37.42 km).

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#1 Nob Hill

Nob Hill is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4814900, -76.8491400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Essex

#2 Essex

This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet.

Population1,832,752
Coordinates39.3092700, -76.4749600
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.849074, 39.481483)
End: (-76.474993, 39.309318)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.95 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.82 $13.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Nob Hill and Essex. The current time is 19:28:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.