How far is North East, MD from Essex, MD?
The driving distance from North East, MD to Essex, MD is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North East and Essex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North East and Essex.
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Start on South Mauldin Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mauldin Avenue
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Continue on North East Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North East Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore
885 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on I 95 South: Baltimore
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
3195 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
31.2 mi · 36 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695: Essex, Towson
2225 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 695 East: Essex
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
1.1 mi · 2 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 North East and Essex.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
31.2 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North East and Mostly Sunny near Essex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North East to Essex?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Perryman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from North East and 21.8 miles from Essex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North East and Mostly Sunny near Essex.
Stop Ideas Near Perryman
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 Perryman.
Aberdeen
Pennsylvania Station
Newark
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North East and Essex. Straight-line distance: 34.85 mi (56.08 km).
#1 North East
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,609 |
| Coordinates | 39.6001100, -75.9413300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
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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