Trip from Westernport, MD to Essex, MD

Drive Time

2h 53m

Distance

170 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Westernport, MD to Essex, MD covers 170 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Victory Post Drive, New Georges Creek Road Southwest, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.35 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

85 miles from Westernport, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 53m drive with frequent turns across 170 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Victory Post Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Victory Post Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
New Georges Creek Road Southwest	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest	Unavailable	Refreshing
Paradise Street Southwest	Unavailable	Refreshing
National Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 70	Unavailable	Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Victory Post Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Main Street

174 ft · 7 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Victory Post Drive

289 ft · 8 sec · Victory Post Drive

Turn right onto New Georges Creek Road Southwest

7.4 mi · 11 min · New Georges Creek Road Southwest

Continue on West Main Street

1.0 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

Continue on Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest

1.7 mi · 3 min · Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest

Continue on New Georges Creek Road Southwest

0.3 mi · 40 sec · New Georges Creek Road Southwest

Turn right onto Paradise Street Southwest

0.6 mi · 1 min · Paradise Street Southwest

Turn straight onto New Georges Creek Road Southwest

3.3 mi · 5 min · New Georges Creek Road Southwest

Take the ramp slight right

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge slight left onto National Freeway

46 mi · 51 min · National Freeway

Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

66 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Continue straight

6.5 mi · 6 min

Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

9.1 mi · 9 min · Baltimore

Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

0.2 mi · 16 sec · I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 95 North: Baltimore

Merge slight left

4.7 mi · 6 min

Keep slight left

4.3 mi · 5 min

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

When to Leave

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 85 miles from Westernport, MD, or about 1h 26m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85 miles or 1h 26m 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 22m

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 Westernport, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Westernport, MD

This is one driving day of about 170 miles and 2h 53m.

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

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Washington, DC

85 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85 mi from Westernport, MD

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washington, DC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85 miles from Westernport, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.09	$27.35	$54.69
midgrade	$4.60	$30.78	$61.56
premium	$4.95	$33.16	$66.31
diesel	$5.98	$40.02	$80.05

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 59.5 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Westernport, MD

Late night in Westernport on Saturday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Essex, MD

Late night in Essex on Saturday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof 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 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 53m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Westernport, MD to Essex, MD covers 170 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Victory Post Drive, New Georges Creek Road Southwest, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 85 miles from Westernport, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.35 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.