Origin
Easton, MD
Morning in Easton on Saturday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Easton, MD to Essex, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
66.6 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easton, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Easton, MD to Essex, MD covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Gateway, Governor Ritchie Highway, Arundel Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.7 miles on Ocean Gateway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.04 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.
Midpoint
33.3 miles from Easton, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Essex, MD
Full guide →Southeast Baltimore, fittingly, covers the areas in the southeast of Baltimore, ranging from industrial wastelands to charming neighborhoods both quiet and hip.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 66.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Gateway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
107 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
212 ft
Total Descent
209 ft
Highest Point
107 ft
~47.6 mi in
Elevation Range
101 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 38 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.6 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 38 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.7 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
38 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27B
Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Par...
7
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
MD 10 / Arundel Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 North: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 10 North: Baltimore
7
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward Boston Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11A
Toward Boston Street
7
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 59
Toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue
9
63.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Easton, MD to Essex, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Severna Park along the way.
Severna Park
38 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Gateway | 35.7 mi | 49m |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | 8 mi | 12m |
| Arundel Expressway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Eastern Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Easton Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ocean Gateway
— 35.7 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, MD and Essex, MD.
1
Start on South Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Street
2
Continue on Glebe Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Glebe Road
3
Turn right onto MD 322
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Parkway
4
Take the ramp
499 ft
·
13 sec
5
Merge onto US 50
36 mi
·
49 min
·
Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 27B
Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto MD 2
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
9
Merge onto MD 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Arundel Expressway
Toward MD 10 North: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward MD 270
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto MD 270
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Furnace Branch Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto MD 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ritchie Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 895
15
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
16
Continue on I 895
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
18
Continue on I 895
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 11A
Toward Boston Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto O'Donnell Street Cutoff
520 ft
·
14 sec
·
O'Donnell Street Cutoff
21
Turn left onto Interstate Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Interstate Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 95 North: New York
23
Merge onto I 95
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 59
Toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork
256 ft
·
8 sec
Toward MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex
Use the right lane.
26
Turn right onto MD 150
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Eastern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on MD 150
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Eastern Boulevard
28
Turn left onto North Taylor Avenue
211 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Taylor Avenue
29
Turn right
521 ft
·
38 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.3 miles from Easton, MD, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.7 miles.
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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.3 miles or 48m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Essex, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Easton, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Easton, MD
This is one driving day of about 66.6 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Easton, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ocean Gateway for about 35.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.3 mi from Easton, MD · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Easton, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Essex, MD
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.04 one way
$22.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.92 | $25.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(3.4 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Essex, MD
Morning in Essex on Saturday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Easton, MD to Essex, MD covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Gateway, Governor Ritchie Highway, Arundel Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.3 miles from Easton, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.6 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 38 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.7 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Easton, MD to Essex, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Severna Park along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 6 ft to 107 ft elevation with about 212 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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