Origin
Essex, MD
Morning in Essex on Sunday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Essex, MD to Seat Pleasant, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seat Pleasant, MD
Waldemar Brandt
Trip Overview
Traveling from Essex to Seat Pleasant covers 43.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. Since this is a relatively short trip within Maryland, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of Eastern Boulevard, Eastern Avenue, and I-95 South. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, this is an affordable and straightforward commute across the region. It is a practical route for those moving between these two Northeast locations, offering a direct path that skips the need for complex travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 29.6 mi | 40m |
| I 95 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Eastern Avenue | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Eastern Avenue Northeast | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Eastern Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kenilworth Avenue Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kenilworth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 29.6 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex, MD and Seat Pleasant, MD.
1
Start on this road
359 ft
·
31 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
184 ft
·
15 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto MD 150
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Eastern Boulevard
4
Continue on MD 150
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Eastern Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 95
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 52
Toward MD 295 South: Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto MD 295
30 mi
·
40 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on MD 201
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on Kenilworth Avenue
416 ft
·
17 sec
·
Kenilworth Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn left onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastern Avenue Northeast
15
Turn sharp left onto MD 704
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
16
Arrive at destination
MD 704
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Essex, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
9.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward MD 295 South: Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52
Toward MD 295 South: Baltimore-Washington Parkw...
8
40.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
8
40.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.15 one way
$14.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Seat Pleasant, MD
Morning in Seat Pleasant on Sunday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
1h 5m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway share. You will spend your time navigating surface streets, which keeps you engaged behind the wheel throughout the 43.1-mile journey. Because the path relies on local roads like Eastern Boulevard and Eastern Avenue, the pace remains steady and requires your full attention at intersections. Without any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the character of this drive is defined by its frequent transitions and urban navigation rather than long-distance cruising.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.6 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 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Essex, MD and Seat Pleasant, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis and Aquatic Gardens.
Annapolis
40.1 mi in
|
~59m
Aquatic Gardens
40.8 mi in
|
~1h
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 5m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.6 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 Seat Pleasant, 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Seat Pleasant, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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