Trip from Fruitland, MD to Essex, MD

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

118.8 mi

191 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 11m ★

6 AM

2h 20m

8 AM

2h 40m

10 AM

2h 27m

12 PM

2h 25m

3 PM

2h 28m

5 PM

2h 39m

8 PM

2h 15m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Fruitland, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

The drive from Fruitland, MD to Essex, MD covers 118.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Fruitland Boulevard, South Salisbury Boulevard, West College Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.66 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

59.4 miles from Fruitland, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 20m drive with frequent turns across 118.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Fruitland 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Fruitland, MD to Essex, MD is easy. At 2h 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 Fruitland, MD to Essex, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Fruitland Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Salisbury Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
West College Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Division Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Eastern Shore Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Carroll Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Salisbury Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Sussex Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Fruitland Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on the route

23 ft · 1 sec · the route

Turn straight onto South Fruitland Boulevard

220 ft · 9 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard

Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Fruitland Boulevard

Continue on South Salisbury Boulevard

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Salisbury Boulevard

Turn slight right

164 ft · 6 sec

Turn slight right onto West College Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West College Avenue

Turn left onto South Division Street

354 ft · 10 sec · South Division Street

Continue on Eastern Shore Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Eastern Shore Drive

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carroll Street

394 ft · 14 sec · East Carroll Street

Turn right onto South Salisbury Boulevard

3.8 mi · 6 min · South Salisbury Boulevard

Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

3.1 mi · 3 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

Continue on Sussex Highway

19 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway

Take the exit slight left

167 ft · 6 sec

Continue on Rifle Range Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn left onto Market Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Market Street

Turn right onto Seashore Highway

7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

Continue on Shore Highway

17 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway

Continue on Queen Anne Highway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

26 mi · 36 min · Ocean Gateway

Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

0.4 mi · 50 sec · MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

8.0 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

0.1 mi · 18 sec · MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

3.4 mi · 4 min · Arundel Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward MD 270

0.2 mi · 32 sec · MD 270

Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Furnace Branch Road

Turn right onto Ritchie Highway

1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Highway

Turn slight right onto I 895

0.3 mi · 21 sec · I 895

Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

3.1 mi · 4 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Take the exit slight right toward Boston Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Boston Street

Turn straight onto O'Donnell Street Cutoff

522 ft · 15 sec · O'Donnell Street Cutoff

Turn left onto Interstate Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Interstate Avenue

Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: New York

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 95 North: New York

Merge slight left

0.6 mi · 51 sec

Take the exit slight right toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue

0.3 mi · 30 sec · MD 150: Eastern Avenue

Keep slight right to continue on MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex

256 ft · 8 sec · MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex

Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Eastern Avenue

Continue on Eastern Boulevard

1.0 mi · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard

Turn left onto North Taylor Avenue

210 ft · 13 sec · North Taylor Avenue

Turn right

522 ft · 38 sec

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 59.4 miles from Fruitland, MD, or about 1h 10m 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.4 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fruitland, 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 Fruitland, MD

This is one driving day of about 118.8 miles and 2h 20m.

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

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.4 mi from Fruitland, MD · 1h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

59 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.4 miles from Fruitland, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Essex, MD

The final approach into Essex, 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 Essex, 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

$19.66 one way

$39.32 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$21.51	$43.02
premium	$4.92	$23.02	$46.04
diesel	$5.64	$26.39	$52.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.6	$12.47	$5.70
Efficient EV	29.7	$10.40	$4.75
EV Truck/SUV	47.5	$16.63	$7.60

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Fruitland, MD

Afternoon in Fruitland on Monday

Local time

12:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Essex, MD

Afternoon in Essex on Monday

Local time

12:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

2 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

2h 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 Fruitland, MD to Essex, MD covers 118.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Fruitland Boulevard, South Salisbury Boulevard, West College Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.4 miles from Fruitland, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.66 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 Fruitland, MD to Essex, MD is easy. At 2h 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 Fruitland, MD to Essex, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Fruitland, MD to Essex, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Return Trip

Essex, MD to Fruitland, MD

Plan the drive back the other way.

116.3 mi 2h 52m

Explore more options from Fruitland, MD or browse trips ending in Essex, MD.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MD road trips.

Explore maps for Fruitland, MD or Essex, MD on MapSof.net.

Trip from Fruitland, MD to Essex, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Essex, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fruitland, MD

Essex, MD

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 20m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

Was this route helpful?

Explore More

Continue From Essex, MD

More from Fruitland, MD

More trips to Essex, MD