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Distance from Benson, MD to Essex, MD

Distance

20 mi

Time

26 minutes

Gas Cost

$2 - $5

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There are 14.35 miles from Benson to Essex in southwest direction and 20 miles (32.79 kilometers) by car, following the MD 152 route.

Benson and Essex are 26 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Benson, MD to Essex, MD. The halfway point is Gunpowder, MD.

Benson, MD and Essex, MD are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 12:03 pm.

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From $14

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 0.82 gallons of gas to cover the route between Benson, MD and Essex, MD.

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The estimated cost of gas to go from Benson to Essex is $3.44.

During the route, an average car will release 16.03 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average Maryland gas price used for calculation is $4.20 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on September 14, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Benson, MD and Essex, MD

If you want to meet halfway between Benson, MD and Essex, MD or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 39.405819 and -76.420540, or 39º 24' 20.9484" N, 76º 25' 13.944" W. This location is 10.19 miles away from Benson, MD and Essex, MD and it would take approximately 13 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Gunpowder, MD, situated 10 miles from Benson, MD and 10 miles from Essex, MD. It would take 14 minutes to go from Benson to Gunpowder and 15 minutes to go from Essex to Gunpowder.