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Trip from Adelphi, MD to Salisbury, MD

Drive Time

2h 41m

Distance

116.1 mi

187 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 31m ★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Adelphi, MD, MD

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Downtown Salisbury, MD, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Adelphi, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 116.1 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, John Hanson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.21 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

58.1 miles from Adelphi, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 41m drive with frequent turns across 116.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Adelphi Road.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 116.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Adelphi Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Adelphi Road

At end of road, turn left onto Adelphi Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.
7
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring,...
8
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
7
10 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward US 50 East: Annapolis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19A Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
6
51.3 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | US 50

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Adelphi, MD to Salisbury, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.

Rehoboth

51.3 mi in | ~1h 8m | via US 50

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway 21.6 mi 30m
Sussex Highway 18.9 mi 25m
John Hanson Highway 18.7 mi 21m
Shore Highway 13.5 mi 18m
Capital Beltway 8.3 mi 10m
Seashore Highway 7.5 mi 9m
North Salisbury Boulevard 7.1 mi 11m
US 50 6.9 mi 9m
Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 21.6 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adelphi, MD and Salisbury, MD.

1

Start on MD 212

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Riggs Road
2

Turn left onto Edwards Way

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Edwards Way
3

At end of road, turn left onto Adelphi Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Adelphi Road
Use the left / right lanes.
4

Turn right onto MD 650

0.3 mi · 36 sec · New Hampshire Avenue
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 495

8.3 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 19A Toward US 50 East: Annapolis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto US 50

19 mi · 21 min · John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2

22 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50

6.9 mi · 9 min · US 50
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
12

Turn left onto MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on Shore Highway

5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway
Use the left lane.
14

Take the exit onto MD 404 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · MD 404 Business
15

Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Franklin Street
16

Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 5th Avenue
17

Turn left onto Legion Road

282 ft · 7 sec · Legion Road
18

Turn right onto MD 313; MD 404

8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway
19

Continue on DE 404

7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
20

At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Market Street
21

At end of road, turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
22

Turn right onto US 13

19 mi · 25 min · Sussex Highway
23

Continue on US 13

3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
24

Continue on US 13 BUS

3.3 mi · 6 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
25

Turn right onto West Vine Street

241 ft · 7 sec · West Vine Street
26

Continue on West Vine Street

525 ft · 17 sec · West Vine Street
27

Turn right

76 ft · 5 sec
28

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 58.1 miles from Adelphi, MD, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

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 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.1 miles or 1h 18m 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 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salisbury, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Adelphi, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Adelphi, MD

This is one driving day of about 116.1 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Adelphi, 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.
The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 21.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.1 mi from Adelphi, MD · 1h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

58 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.1 miles from Adelphi, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Salisbury, MD

The final approach into Salisbury, 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 Salisbury, MD.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour $20
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov
Assateague Island National Seashore

Assateague Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime for...

29 mi from route ~71 min detour $25 near mile 116.1
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked he...

30 mi from route ~75 min detour Free near mile 116.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.21 one way

$38.42 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $21.02 $42.04
premium $4.92 $22.50 $45.00
diesel $5.64 $25.79 $51.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.8 0 $12.19 $5.57
Efficient EV 29 0 $10.16 $4.64
EV Truck/SUV 46.4 0 $16.25 $7.43

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 23 hours ago

Origin

Adelphi, MD

Late night in Adelphi on Monday

Local time

5:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salisbury, MD

Late night in Salisbury on Monday

Local time

5:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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.

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

5 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 41m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Adelphi, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 116.1 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, John Hanson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.1 miles from Adelphi, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.21 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 116.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Adelphi Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Adelphi, MD to Salisbury, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.

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