How far is Oakland, MD from Essex, MD?
The driving distance from Oakland, MD to Essex, MD is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Essex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Essex.
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Start on Muddy Creek Road
8.1 mi · 13 min · Muddy Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Solomons Island Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Solomons Island Road
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Continue on Solomons Island Road
47 m · 9 sec · Solomons Island Road
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 665 West, US 301, I 97, US 50: Aris T Allen Boulevard
1035 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aris T Allen Boulevard
1 km · 53 sec · Aris T Allen Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 97, US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Baltimore
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Boston Street
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto O'Donnell Street Cutoff
159 m · 15 sec · O'Donnell Street Cutoff
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Turn left onto Interstate Avenue
555 ft · 31 sec · Interstate Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: New York
1447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue
1335 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex
78 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on Eastern Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Taylor Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · North Taylor Avenue
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Turn right
159 m · 38 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 Oakland 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.
I 97 North
Keep slight left
11.9 mi · 00h 14m
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 Oakland and Rain Showers near Essex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Essex?
The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Arden on the Severn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Oakland and 26.8 miles from Essex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 $7.11 one way or $14.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oakland and Rain Showers near Essex.
Stop Ideas Near Arden on the Severn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Laurel City Mayor
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arden on the Severn.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Essex. Straight-line distance: 34.4 mi (55.36 km).
#1 Oakland
Town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,803 |
| Coordinates | 38.8142800, -76.5438500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 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 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.41 | $20.81 |
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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