How far is Williamsport, MD from Essex, MD?
The driving distance from Williamsport, MD to Essex, MD is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamsport and Essex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsport and Essex.
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Start on East Potomac Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Potomac Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North
2110 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 57 sec · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Frederick, Hancock
1321 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Frederick
2349 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 53 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
1056 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
2879 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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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 Williamsport 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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Williamsport 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 Williamsport to Essex?
The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.5 miles from Williamsport and 43.6 miles from Essex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.54 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Williamsport and Rain Showers near Essex.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy
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 Mount Airy.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamsport and Essex. Straight-line distance: 74.55 mi (119.98 km).
#1 Williamsport
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,074 |
| Coordinates | 39.6006500, -77.8205500 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.54 | $25.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.12 | $28.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.21 | $30.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.36 | $36.72 |
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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