Origin
Essex, MD
Morning in Essex on Saturday
Local time
8:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Essex, MD to Brunswick, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
71.2 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brunswick, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Essex, MD to Brunswick, MD covers 71.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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 $11.80 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
35.6 miles from Essex, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting 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 32m. Total distance: 71.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 71.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 Brunswick, MD is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Brunswick, 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 Brunswick, 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
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Jefferson National Pike
18
Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson National Pike
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Jefferson National Pike
19
Take the exit slight right toward MD 180: Petersville
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
MD 180: Petersville
20
Keep slight left
177 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn left onto Jefferson Pike
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Pike
22
Turn left onto Petersville Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Petersville Road
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Petersville Road
184 ft
·
7 sec
·
Petersville Road
24
Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Petersville Road
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Petersville Road
194 ft
·
3 sec
·
Petersville Road
26
Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road
92 ft
·
10 sec
·
Petersville Road
27
Continue on Petersville Road
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
Petersville Road
28
Arrive at your 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 35.6 miles from Essex, MD, or about 46m into the drive.
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 16 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.6 miles or 46m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brunswick, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Essex, MD
This is one driving day of about 71.2 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Essex, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.6 mi from Essex, MD · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.6 miles from Essex, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brunswick, MD
The final approach into Brunswick, 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
$11.80 one way
$23.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.81 | $27.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 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 | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.97 | $4.56 |
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.
Destination
Brunswick, MD
Morning in Brunswick on Saturday
Local time
8:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Mount Airy, MD
36 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 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 32m 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 Brunswick, MD covers 71.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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 35.6 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 $11.80 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 Brunswick, MD is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Brunswick, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Essex, MD to Brunswick, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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