Origin
Essex, MD
Afternoon in Essex on Thursday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Essex, MD to Aberdeen, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aberdeen, MD
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Trip Overview
This quick 23.8-mile trip from Essex, MD to Aberdeen, MD can be completed in about 37 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, suggesting a more community-focused journey through the Northeast region. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, which is quite economical. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous drive or as part of a larger itinerary without needing an overnight stay. It's a straightforward local connection perfect for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy' local drive for this 23.8-mile journey. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire trip, primarily using Pulaski Highway, South Philadelphia Boulevard, and Mace Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.7 miles along Pulaski Highway. This suggests a drive with frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you pass through populated areas, rather than a high-speed transit. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience with plenty of opportunities to observe local life.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pulaski Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Woodward Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Woodward Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Beck Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Mace Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Woodward Drive
Turn left onto North Woodward Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Beck Street
Turn left onto Beck Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Mace Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Mace Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Rossville Boulevard
Turn left onto Rossville Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
23.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
MD 132 / West Bel Air Avenue
Turn left onto MD 132 / West Bel Air Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski Highway | 17.7 mi | 25m |
| South Philadelphia Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Mace Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Rossville Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Woodward Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Beck Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Bel Air Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pulaski Highway
— 17.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex, MD and Aberdeen, MD.
1
Start on this road
327 ft
·
29 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Woodward Drive
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Woodward Drive
3
Turn left onto Beck Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Beck Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Mace Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mace Avenue
5
Turn left onto Rossville Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rossville Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto US 40
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Pulaski Highway
7
Continue on US 40
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
South Philadelphia Boulevard
8
Turn left onto MD 132
196 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Bel Air Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
MD 132
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.95 one way
$7.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Aberdeen, MD
Afternoon in Aberdeen on Thursday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 Aberdeen, MD covers 23.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pulaski Highway, South Philadelphia Boulevard, Mace Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 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 $3.95 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 is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Woodward Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Beck Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Mace Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Essex, MD to Aberdeen, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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