Drive Time
3h 31m
Distance
147.7 mi
238 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
The drive from Essex, MD to Crisfield, MD covers 147.7 miles and takes about 3h 31m 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, MD 151 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.76 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.9 miles from Essex, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 31m drive with frequent turns across 147.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy — mostly straight driving
The drive from Essex, MD to Crisfield, MD is easy. At 3h 31m 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 Crisfield, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastern Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MD 151 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Point Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kane Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Lombard Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ponca Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 895 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Essex, MD and Crisfield, MD.
Start on the route
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
Continue on Eastern Avenue
Turn slight right onto MD 151 North: North Point Boulevard, Baltimore
Turn straight onto North Point Boulevard
Turn left onto Kane Street
Turn slight right
Continue on East Lombard Street
Turn left onto Ponca Street
Take the ramp left toward I 895 Toll South
Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Turn straight onto Ritchie Highway
Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road
Take the ramp slight right toward MD 10 South
Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
Turn left onto Ritchie Highway
Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway
Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
Continue on Shore Highway
Take the exit slight right
Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
Turn left onto Legion Road
Turn right onto Shore Highway
Continue on Seashore Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
Turn right onto Sussex Highway
Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
Take the exit straight toward US 13, US 50
Keep slight left to continue on US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
Merge slight left onto Salisbury Bypass
Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard
Continue on Ocean Highway
Take the exit slight right toward Crisfield Highway
Continue on Maryland Avenue
Turn left onto North 4th Street
Continue on North 4th Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.9 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crisfield, MD than in the middle of the route.
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 147.7 miles and 3h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.9 mi from Essex, MD · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 73.9 miles from Essex, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Crisfield, 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 Crisfield, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$23.76 one way
$47.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $26.74 | $53.49 |
| premium | $4.95 | $28.81 | $57.61 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $34.77 | $69.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
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
$24
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.51 | $7.09 |
| Efficient EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.92 | $5.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.68 | $9.45 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Essex on Saturday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Crisfield on Saturday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
74 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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