Origin
Essex, MD
Morning in Essex on Thursday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Essex, MD to Brentwood, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
62.4 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Essex, MD to Brentwood, MD covers 62.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Eastern Boulevard, Eastern Avenue, I 95 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 62.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m 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 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 62.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eastern Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Essex, MD to Brentwood, MD is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Essex, MD to Brentwood, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Boulevard | — | — |
| Eastern Avenue | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| I 695 West | — | — |
| Baltimore Beltway | — | — |
| I 70 | — | — |
| I 70 West | — | — |
| US 340 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Eastern Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex, MD and Brentwood, MD.
1
Start on the route
358 ft
·
32 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
184 ft
·
16 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Eastern Boulevard
4
Continue on Eastern Avenue
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Eastern Avenue
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 95 South: Washington
6
Merge slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
7
Keep slight right
7.0 mi
·
9 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 695 West: Towson
9
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 West: Frederick
12
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
13
Continue straight
12 mi
·
12 min
14
Continue straight
13 mi
·
13 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg
17
Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jefferson National Pike
18
Take the exit slight right toward Mount Zion Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
19
Keep slight right to continue on Mount Zion Road
157 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
20
Turn straight onto Mount Zion Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jefferson Pike
217 ft
·
5 sec
·
Jefferson Pike
22
Exit the roundabout onto Jefferson Pike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Pike
23
Turn right onto Teen Barnes Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Teen Barnes Road
24
Turn right onto Woodhill Way
476 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodhill Way
25
Turn right onto Woodhirst Drive
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Woodhirst Drive
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.2 mi from Essex, MD · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Essex, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brentwood, MD
The final approach into Brentwood, 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
$10.35 one way
$20.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Brentwood, MD
Morning in Brentwood on Thursday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Columbia, MD
31 mi in
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
16 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
1h 20m 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 Brentwood, MD covers 62.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eastern Boulevard, Eastern Avenue, I 95 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.2 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 $10.35 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.
The drive from Essex, MD to Brentwood, MD is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Essex, MD to Brentwood, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Essex, MD to Brentwood, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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