Trip from Essex, MD to Greensboro, MD

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

70.5 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 40m ★

6 AM

1h 48m

8 AM

2h 4m

10 AM

1h 54m

12 PM

1h 52m

3 PM

1h 55m

5 PM

2h 3m

8 PM

1h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Greensboro, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Essex to Greensboro, you are looking at a 70.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 48 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, this route works perfectly as a simple day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the round trip, making it a very budget-friendly excursion. The drive keeps you entirely within the Northeast region of Maryland, moving through local corridors rather than major interstate systems. It is a straightforward trip that provides a reliable way to get from the suburbs to the more rural parts of the state without the stress of long-haul travel.

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

35.3 miles from Essex, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will primarily navigate via Eastern Boulevard, Eastern Avenue, and MD 151 North, avoiding the high-speed monotony of major interstates entirely. Since the highway share for this route is 0%, you should prepare for a slower pace characterized by frequent turns and local traffic patterns. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches of open road, the journey requires your full attention as you transition between these smaller connector roads. It is a practical drive that favors local connectivity over the efficiency of high-speed transit.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.1 miles.

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 0.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 70.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (Harbor Tunnel Throughway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles (Harbor Tunnel Throughway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

11.1 mi into trip | ~20m in | Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Keep slight right at fork onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie

12.7 mi into trip | ~22m in | Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Keep slight left at fork onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

19.9 mi into trip | ~33m in | MD 10 / Arundel Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

48.3 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | US 50

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Towns Along This Route

Between Essex, MD and Greensboro, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie and Rehoboth.

Annapolis

11.1 mi in | ~20m | via Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Glen Burnie

11.1 mi in | ~20m | via Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Rehoboth

48.3 mi in | ~1h 14m | via US 50

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway	19.1 mi	27m
Ridgely Road	6.9 mi	12m
US 50	6.9 mi	9m
Queen Anne Highway	6.2 mi	8m
Governor Ritchie Highway	6.1 mi	8m
Arundel Expressway	4.7 mi	6m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway	4 mi	5m
Ritchie Highway	3.5 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 19.1 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Essex, MD and Greensboro, MD.

Start on this road

359 ft · 31 sec · this road

Turn left

184 ft · 15 sec

At end of road, turn right onto MD 150

1.0 mi · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard

Continue on MD 150

1.3 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn slight right

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Toward MD 151 North: North Point Boulevard, Baltimore Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto MD 151

0.5 mi · 53 sec · North Point Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Kane Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Kane Street

Turn slight right

184 ft · 8 sec

Continue on East Lombard Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Lombard Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MD 150

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Ponca Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 895 Toll South

Merge onto I 895

1.8 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 895

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Keep slight right at fork onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway

1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Exit 6 Toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto MD 2

1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MD 270

0.4 mi · 36 sec · East Furnace Branch Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward MD 10 South

Merge onto MD 10

4.0 mi · 5 min · Arundel Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto MD 2

2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

Continue on MD 2

6.1 mi · 8 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

Use the straight / none lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

Merge onto US 50; US 301

19 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50

6.9 mi · 9 min · US 50

Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on Shore Highway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Shore Highway

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto MD 480

2.9 mi · 5 min · Ridgely Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on MD 312; MD 480

0.9 mi · 1 min · 6th Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on MD 480

4.1 mi · 7 min · Ridgely Road

Continue on MD 480

0.4 mi · 42 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto MD 314

137 ft · 2 sec · East Sunset Avenue

Arrive at destination

MD 314

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to avoid peak local traffic hours. Given the nature of the turn-heavy roads, plan for a steady pace rather than trying to rush the 1 hour and 48-minute duration. You won't need to worry about mid-trip rest stops since there are zero scheduled stops on this 70.5-mile route, allowing you to drive straight through if you prefer. Before you head out, double-check your fuel levels to ensure you stay within your estimated $11 budget. My best tip is to use a reliable GPS navigation app, as the reliance on local roads means you will encounter numerous turns where missing a single sign could easily add time to your commute.

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 35.3 miles from Essex, MD, or about 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.1 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 70.5 miles or 1h 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.3 miles or 55m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greensboro, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Essex, 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 Essex, MD

This is one driving day of about 70.5 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Essex, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 19.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.3 mi from Essex, MD · 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

35 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Essex, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greensboro, MD

The final approach into Greensboro, 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 Greensboro, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.67 one way

$23.33 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$12.76	$25.53
premium	$4.92	$13.66	$27.32
diesel	$5.64	$15.66	$31.33

Estimated Tolls: $0.28

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (4 mi) $0.28

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

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.2	$7.40	$3.38
Efficient EV	17.6	$6.17	$2.82
EV Truck/SUV	28.2	$9.87	$4.51

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

Essex, MD

Evening in Essex on Sunday

Local time

6:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greensboro, MD

Evening in Greensboro on Sunday

Local time

6:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°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

4 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 48m 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 Essex, MD to Greensboro, MD covers 70.5 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Ridgely Road, US 50. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from Essex, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.67 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.