Origin
Nob Hill, MD
Evening in Nob Hill on Friday
Local time
8:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nob Hill, MD to Essex, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nob Hill, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nob Hill, MD to Essex, MD covers 32.1 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore Beltway, Northwest Expressway, Southeast Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18 miles on Baltimore Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Nob Hill, MD to Essex, MD covers 32.1 miles and takes about 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 18 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles (I 795 / Northwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward Gorse Mill Road, Woodfield Court, Brian Daniel Court
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Gorse Mill Road, Woodfield Court, Brian...
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 795 / Northwest Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 795 / Northwest Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 695 East: Towson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 695 East: Towson
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 695 / Baltimore Beltway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695 / Baltimore Beltway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
29.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
MD 702 / Southeast Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 702 / Southeast Freeway toward MD 702 South: Essex
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 36
Toward MD 702 South: Essex
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Beltway | 18 mi | 24m |
| Northwest Expressway | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Southeast Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Westminster Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Eastern Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Nob Hill Park Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Westminster Pike | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Woodfield Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore Beltway
— 18 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nob Hill, MD and Essex, MD.
1
Start on this road
88 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Earlton Court
62 ft
·
7 sec
·
Earlton Court
3
Turn left onto Nob Hill Park Drive
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Nob Hill Park Drive
4
Take the ramp
112 ft
·
5 sec
5
Merge onto MD 140
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Westminster Pike
6
Take the exit
188 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Gorse Mill Road, Woodfield Court, Brian Daniel Court
7
Turn straight onto Old Westminster Pike
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Westminster Pike
8
Turn left onto Woodfield Court
193 ft
·
16 sec
·
Woodfield Court
9
Turn left onto MD 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Westminster Pike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 795
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Northwest Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 695 East: Towson
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 695
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 702
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Freeway
Exit 36
Toward MD 702 South: Essex
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 150 West: Essex
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto MD 150
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Eastern Boulevard
17
Turn right onto North Woodward Drive
187 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Woodward Drive
18
Turn left
327 ft
·
23 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.1 mi from Nob Hill, MD · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Nob Hill, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Essex, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Essex, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.32 one way
$10.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Essex, MD
Evening in Essex on Friday
Local time
8:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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 Nob Hill, MD to Essex, MD covers 32.1 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore Beltway, Northwest Expressway, Southeast Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from Nob Hill, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.32 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles (I 795 / Northwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Nob Hill, MD to Essex, 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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