How far is Rosemont, MD from Essex, MD?

The driving distance from Rosemont, MD to Essex, MD is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
12.56 mi
00h 24m
Flight
9.89 mi
15.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.89 mi
Kilometers
15.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.56 mi
Kilometers
20.22 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Essex
Thu, Apr 16, 4:27 PM EDT
Return by in Rosemont
Thu, Apr 16, 4:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosemont
2026-04-16T16:03
Arrive Essex
Thu, Apr 16, 4:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rosemont
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dundalk
MD

Census-designated place in Maryland, United States

From Rosemont
6.3 mi
00h 12m
To Essex
6.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 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 Rosemont and Essex.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rosemont and Essex.

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    1984 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Annapolis Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Annapolis Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Waterview Avenue

    61 m · 10 sec · Waterview Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Annapolis Road

    1203 ft · 49 sec · Annapolis Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Russell Street

    77 m · 9 sec · Russell Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward MD 295 North

    157 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    1036 ft · 20 sec · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New York

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue

    1335 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex

    78 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Eastern Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Eastern Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Taylor Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · North Taylor Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    159 m · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rosemont 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
6.31 mi · 50%
Eastern Avenue
2.35 mi · 19%
Annapolis Road
1.75 mi · 14%
Eastern Boulevard
0.96 mi · 8%
Michigan Avenue
0.38 mi · 3%
MD 150
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Keep slight left

4.28 mi · 00h 06m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dundalk
00h 12m from Rosemont
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rosemont 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 Rosemont to Essex?

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Dundalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Rosemont and 6.3 miles from Essex.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dundalk

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dundalk, 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 Dundalk.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

40 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

42 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosemont and Essex. Straight-line distance: 9.89 mi (15.91 km).

Rosemont

#1 Rosemont

Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population332
Coordinates39.2373300, -76.6346900
Altitude16
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: Rosemont (-76.63469, 39.23733)
End: Essex (-76.47496, 39.30927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.68 L · about $1.80
Round trip
$3.60
0.88 gal · 3.36 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.80 $3.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.02 $4.05
Premium $4.95 $2.18 $4.36
Diesel $5.98 $2.63 $5.26

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 Rosemont and Essex. The current time is 16:03:09.

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.