Origin
Edmonston, MD
Morning in Edmonston on Tuesday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edmonston, MD to Essex, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edmonston, MD
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Trip Overview
Edmonston, MD to Essex, MD is 38.8 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Baltimore-Washington Parkway and I-95, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip that's easy to fit into a single day. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a quick transit rather than a scenic exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 26.5 mi | 36m |
| I 95 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Eastern Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Eastern Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Kenilworth Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Riverdale Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 52nd Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Decatur Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 26.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmonston, MD and Essex, MD.
1
Start on Crittenden Street
94 ft
·
5 sec
·
Crittenden Street
2
Turn right onto 52nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
52nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto Decatur Street
424 ft
·
13 sec
·
Decatur Street
4
Turn left onto MD 201
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kenilworth Avenue
5
Turn right onto Riverdale Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Riverdale Road
6
Continue on MD 410
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverdale Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward MD 295: Baltimore-Washington Parkway North, Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
27 mi
·
36 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: New York
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 95
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 59
Toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
256 ft
·
8 sec
Toward MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto MD 150
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Eastern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on MD 150
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Eastern Boulevard
16
Turn left onto North Taylor Avenue
211 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Taylor Avenue
17
Turn right
521 ft
·
38 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Edmonston, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward MD 295: Baltimore-Washington Parkway North, Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward MD 295: Baltimore-Washington Parkway Nor...
6
28.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North: New York
6
30.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
35.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 59
Toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue
9
35.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.43 one way
$12.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.52 | $15.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Essex on Tuesday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
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
59m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a predominantly highway drive, with 83% of the 38.8 miles on major roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 26.5 miles along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. After the highway portion, you'll transition to surface roads like Eastern Avenue for the final section of the trip. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate through built-up areas.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.5 mi on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 38.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edmonston, MD and Essex, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Baltimore-Washington International Airport.
Baltimore
2 mi in
|
~4m
Baltimore-Washington International Airport
2 mi in
|
~4m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 59m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.5 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Essex, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Essex, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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