Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
113.6 mi
183 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Photo: RDNE Stock project
The drive from Delmar, MD to Essex, MD covers 113.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sussex Highway, Rifle Range Road, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.8 miles from Delmar, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 8m drive with frequent turns across 113.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rifle Range Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Seashore Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shore Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Queen Anne Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ocean Gateway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Delmar, MD and Essex, MD.
Start on East State Street
Turn left onto Sussex Highway
Take the exit slight left
Continue on Rifle Range Road
Turn right onto South Main Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Turn right onto Seashore Highway
Continue on Shore Highway
Continue on Queen Anne Highway
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward MD 270
Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road
Turn right onto Ritchie Highway
Turn slight right onto I 895
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward Boston Street
Turn straight onto O'Donnell Street Cutoff
Turn left onto Interstate Avenue
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: New York
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex
Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
Continue on Eastern Boulevard
Turn left onto North Taylor Avenue
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.8 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Essex, MD than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Delmar, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Delmar, MD
This is one driving day of about 113.6 miles and 2h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.8 mi from Delmar, MD · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 56.8 miles from Delmar, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Essex, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Essex, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.27 one way
$36.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
| premium | $4.95 | $22.16 | $44.31 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $26.75 | $53.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.93 | $5.45 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.90 | $7.27 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Delmar on Saturday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Essex on Saturday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
57 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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