Origin
Kemp Mill, MD
Late night in Kemp Mill on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kemp Mill, MD to Essex, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kemp Mill, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel the 41.6 miles from Kemp Mill to Essex, Maryland, expect a straightforward trip that takes about 51 minutes under normal conditions. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate through local roads like Conti Place, Hoyt Street, and Arcola Avenue rather than relying on major interstates. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, the trip is quite economical for a quick regional transit. Since both locations are situated in the Northeast region of Maryland, the drive maintains a consistent local feel throughout your journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 31 mi | 37m |
| Capital Beltway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Eastern Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| University Boulevard West | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Eastern Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| University Boulevard East | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northwood Terrace | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Arcola Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 31 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kemp Mill, MD and Essex, MD.
1
Start on Northwood Terrace
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwood Terrace
2
Continue on Conti Place
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Conti Place
3
At end of road, turn left onto Hoyt Street
371 ft
·
22 sec
·
Hoyt Street
4
Turn left onto Arcola Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Arcola Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto MD 193
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
University Boulevard West
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on MD 193
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
University Boulevard East
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 495 East: Capital Beltway East, Baltimore, College Park
8
Merge onto I 495
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 27
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
11
Merge onto I 95
27 mi
·
32 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 59
Toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
256 ft
·
8 sec
Toward MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto MD 150
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Eastern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on MD 150
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Eastern Boulevard
17
Turn left onto North Taylor Avenue
211 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Taylor Avenue
18
Turn right
521 ft
·
38 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Kemp Mill, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 37.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
6
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
6
33.4 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
37.6 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
37.9 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
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.52 | $15.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 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 | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
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
Late night in Essex on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
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
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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous highway cruise, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 51-minute duration. The character of the road remains technical as you transition between Conti Place and Arcola Avenue, requiring frequent adjustments rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of speed. Expect a consistent pace that keeps you engaged with the local environment. Because the route is entirely local, you will experience a steady, hands-on driving experience from start to finish.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Capital Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 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 14 decision points packed into just 41.4 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 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.4 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
338 ft
13 ft
Total Climb
320 ft
Total Descent
619 ft
Highest Point
338 ft
Elevation Range
325 ft
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 Kemp Mill, MD and Essex, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, College Park and New York.
Baltimore
2.5 mi in
|
~6m
College Park
2.5 mi in
|
~6m
New York
5.5 mi in
|
~10m
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: 41.4 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 (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31 miles on I 95. 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 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.4 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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