Trip from Arbutus, MD to Salisbury, MD

Drive Time

2h 35m

Distance

106.9 mi

172 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 25m ★

6 AM

2h 35m

8 AM

2h 56m

10 AM

2h 43m

12 PM

2h 41m

3 PM

2h 44m

5 PM

2h 55m

8 PM

2h 29m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Arbutus to Salisbury covers 106.9 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 35 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a manageable distance, you can easily complete the entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $18 on fuel for the journey, making this a budget-friendly option for your schedule. You will navigate through the Northeast region of Maryland, transitioning from the outskirts of the Baltimore area toward the Eastern Shore. This route is ideal for those who prefer a straightforward day trip over a multi-day excursion. Planning for one scheduled stop will help you break up the drive comfortably.

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

53.4 miles from Arbutus, MD

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

Drive Character

This journey is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than a monotonous interstate haul. With only 14% of the route on highways, you should prepare for a more engaging, hands-on driving experience as you traverse the Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, and Shore Highway. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is just 19.1 miles on the Blue Star Memorial Highway, meaning you will frequently navigate turns and changes in road pace. The character of the drive shifts as you move away from the busier roads toward more localized paths. Be ready to stay alert, as the winding, technical layout demands more focus than a typical high-speed cruise.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 32 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 19.1 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 2.1 miles in near I 695 / Baltimore Beltway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 106.9 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 2.1 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

2.1 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 695 / Baltimore Beltway

Merge onto I 695 / Baltimore Beltway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

7.1 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2 Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

13.6 mi into trip | ~22m in | MD 10 / Arundel Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

22.7 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

42 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | US 50

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

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

Use the none lane. Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Towns Along This Route

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

Rehoboth

42 mi in | ~1h 2m | via US 50

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway	19.1 mi	27m
Sussex Highway	18.9 mi	25m
Shore Highway	13.5 mi	18m
Seashore Highway	7.5 mi	9m
North Salisbury Boulevard	7.1 mi	11m
US 50	6.9 mi	9m
Arundel Expressway	6.6 mi	9m
Queen Anne Highway	6.2 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 19.1 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Shelbourne Road

75 ft · 6 sec · Shelbourne Road

Turn right onto Linden Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Linden Avenue

Turn right onto East Drive

0.2 mi · 35 sec · East Drive

Turn left onto Sulphur Spring Road

1.1 mi · 3 min · Sulphur Spring Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 1 Alternate

362 ft · 15 sec · Washington Boulevard

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie

Merge onto I 695

5.0 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 2 Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MD 10

5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto MD 2

2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

Continue on MD 2

6.1 mi · 8 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

Use the straight / none lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

Merge onto US 50; US 301

19 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50

6.9 mi · 9 min · US 50

Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on Shore Highway

5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

Use the left / none lanes.

Take the exit onto MD 404 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · MD 404 Business

Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Franklin Street

Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 5th Avenue

Turn left onto Legion Road

282 ft · 7 sec · Legion Road

Turn right onto MD 313; MD 404

8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

Continue on DE 404

7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Market Street

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

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto US 13

19 mi · 25 min · Sussex Highway

Continue on US 13

3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 13 BUS

3.3 mi · 6 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

Turn right onto West Vine Street

241 ft · 7 sec · West Vine Street

Continue on West Vine Street

525 ft · 17 sec · West Vine Street

Turn right

76 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 2 hour and 35 minute trek, aim to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential local traffic congestion. Since the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to plan your single stop whenever you need a quick stretch or a break from the frequent turns. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $18 budget estimate assumes consistent travel conditions. Because this route relies heavily on local roads, stay mindful of changing speed limits and intersection markers throughout the trip. Using your GPS actively is highly recommended here, as the turn-heavy profile requires constant navigation adjustments to keep you on the correct path toward Salisbury.

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 53.4 miles from Arbutus, MD, or about 1h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.1 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 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.4 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 6m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Arbutus, MD

This is one driving day of about 106.9 miles and 2h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Arbutus, 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 19.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.4 mi from Arbutus, MD · 1h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

53 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 53.4 miles from Arbutus, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.69 one way

$35.38 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$19.36	$38.71
premium	$4.92	$20.72	$41.43
diesel	$5.64	$23.75	$47.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.1	$11.22	$5.13
Efficient EV	26.7	$9.35	$4.28
EV Truck/SUV	42.8	$14.97	$6.84

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (65% 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 11 hours ago

Origin

Arbutus, MD

Evening in Arbutus on Sunday

Local time

6:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salisbury, MD

Evening in Salisbury on Sunday

Local time

6:48 PM

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

3 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 35m 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 Arbutus, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 106.9 miles and takes about 2h 35m 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, Shore Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.4 miles from Arbutus, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.69 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.

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

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Trip from Arbutus, MD to Salisbury, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Salisbury, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Arbutus, MD

Salisbury, MD

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 35m on the road

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