How far is Ridgely, MD from Essex, MD?
The driving distance from Ridgely, MD to Essex, MD is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgely and Essex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgely and Essex.
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Start on East Bell Street
6 m · 5 sec · East Bell Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
2304 ft · 50 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2836 ft · 57 sec · 6th Street
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Continue on Ridgely Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Ridgely Road
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Take the ramp slight right
106 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shore Highway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Shore Highway
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Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Take the exit slight right
527 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 37 min · Ocean Gateway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
729 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Arundel Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 270
1230 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road
1.2 km · 1 min · East Furnace Branch Road
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Turn right onto Ritchie Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Highway
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Turn slight right onto I 895
1450 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
3.1 mi · 4 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 Ridgely 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.
Ocean Gateway
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Ridgely and Sunny near Essex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgely to Essex?
The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Ridgely and 34.8 miles from Essex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.72 one way or $19.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ridgely and Sunny near Essex.
Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire
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 Cape Saint Claire.
Kent Island, MD
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgely and Essex. Straight-line distance: 40.31 mi (64.88 km).
#1 Ridgely
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,655 |
| Coordinates | 38.9478900, -75.8843800 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.72 | $19.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.95 | $21.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.23 | $28.46 |
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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