Essex, MD Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Essex, MD is a local road trip base with 45 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 72 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Essex, MD spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.

Trip Routes

45

Longest Drive

197.8 mi

Oakland, MD

Quickest Drive

21m

Baltimore, MD

Plan Around Essex, MD

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Essex, MD is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Oakland, MD to Essex, MD 197.8 mi · 4h 2m Westernport, MD to Essex, MD 169.8 mi · 3h 27m Frostburg, MD to Essex, MD 156.5 mi · 2h 32m Cumberland, MD to Essex, MD 146.7 mi · 2h 50m

Continue From Essex, MD

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Essex, MD to Frostburg, MD 156.3 mi · 3h 6m Essex, MD to Crisfield, MD 147.7 mi · 3h 31m Essex, MD to Delmar, MD 107 mi · 2h 37m Essex, MD to Cambridge, MD 82.8 mi · 2h 4m

Trips from Essex, MD

Essex, MD to Frostburg, MD

156.3 mi 3h 6m

Essex, MD to Crisfield, MD

147.7 mi 3h 31m

Essex, MD to Delmar, MD

107 mi 2h 37m

Essex, MD to Cambridge, MD

82.8 mi 2h 4m

Essex, MD to Greensboro, MD

70.5 mi 1h 48m

Essex, MD to Boonsboro, MD

66.9 mi 1h 41m

Essex, MD to Emmitsburg, MD

62.8 mi 1h 33m

Essex, MD to Montgomery Village, MD

52.3 mi 1h 14m

Essex, MD to Elkton, MD

48.9 mi 1h 5m

Essex, MD to Rockville, MD

47.4 mi 1h 7m

Essex, MD to North Bethesda, MD

46.9 mi 1h 6m

Essex, MD to Chevy Chase, MD

44.3 mi 1h 3m

Essex, MD to Seat Pleasant, MD

43.1 mi 1h 5m

Essex, MD to North Bel Air, MD

24.4 mi 36m

Driving from Essex, MD

The typical drive from Essex, MD covers about 72 miles and takes around 1h 41m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 156 miles (3h 31m), while the shortest is just 24 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Essex, MD include Frostburg, MD (156.3 mi, 3h 6m), Crisfield, MD (147.7 mi, 3h 31m), Delmar, MD (107 mi, 2h 37m), Cambridge, MD (82.8 mi, 2h 4m), and Greensboro, MD (70.5 mi, 1h 48m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MD currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 72-mile trip from Essex, MD, budget about $11 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Essex, MD and 31 routes heading into Essex, MD, covering 45 total connections. Distances range from 24 to 156 miles.

The longest mapped route from Essex, MD covers 156 miles and takes approximately 3h 31m. Shorter options start at just 24 miles.

The average route from Essex, MD runs about 72 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 72-mile trip from Essex, MD costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Essex, MD include Frostburg, MD, Crisfield, MD, Delmar, MD and Cambridge, MD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.