The drive from Catonsville, MD to Crisfield, MD covers 143.3 miles and takes about 3h 20m 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, Shore Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.76 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
71.7 miles from Catonsville, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 143.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 143.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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 0.7 miles in near I 695 / Baltimore Beltway.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 143.3 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 0.7 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|I 695 / Baltimore Beltway
Merge onto I 695 / Baltimore Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9 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
7
15.5 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
6
43.9 mi into trip|~1h 3m 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
6
105.4 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|US 13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13 toward US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Catonsville, MD and Crisfield, MD, road signs point toward Rehoboth and Ocean City.
Rehoboth
43.9 mi in|~1h 3m|via US 50
Ocean City
105.4 mi in|~2h 28m|via US 13
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
Crisfield Highway
13 mi
18m
Ocean Highway
11.9 mi
16m
Salisbury Bypass
10.6 mi
12m
Baltimore Beltway
8.4 mi
11m
Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 19.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville, MD and Crisfield, MD.
1
Start on this road
37 ft·8 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto MD 144
0.4 mi·1 min·Frederick Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
4
Merge onto I 695
8.4 mi·11 min·Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 2Toward MD 10 South: Severna ParkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on MD 10
5.9 mi·8 min·Arundel Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10
0.7 mi·1 min·Arundel Expressway
Toward MD 10 South: Severna ParkUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto MD 2
2.4 mi·3 min·Ritchie Highway
9
Continue on MD 2
6.1 mi·8 min·Governor Ritchie Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
11
Merge onto US 50; US 301
19 mi·27 min·Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
6.9 mi·9 min·US 50
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
13
Turn left onto MD 404
6.2 mi·8 min·Queen Anne Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi·7 min·Shore Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Take the exit onto MD 404 Business
1.4 mi·2 min·MD 404 Business
16
Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business
0.4 mi·50 sec·Franklin Street
17
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·South 5th Avenue
18
Turn left onto Legion Road
282 ft·7 sec·Legion Road
19
Turn right onto MD 313; MD 404
8.1 mi·11 min·Shore Highway
20
Continue on DE 404
7.5 mi·9 min·Seashore Highway
21
At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business
0.4 mi·46 sec·Market Street
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business
1.6 mi·2 min·South Main Street
23
Turn right onto US 13
19 mi·25 min·Sussex Highway
24
Continue on US 13
3.8 mi·5 min·North Salisbury Boulevard
25
Take the exit onto US 13
270 ft·6 sec·US 13
Toward US 13, US 50
26
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13
0.8 mi·1 min·US 13
Toward US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
27
Merge onto US 13; US 50
11 mi·12 min·Salisbury Bypass
28
Continue on US 13
0.6 mi·40 sec·South Fruitland Boulevard
29
Continue on US 13
12 mi·16 min·Ocean Highway
30
Take the exit onto MD 413
13 mi·18 min·Crisfield Highway
31
Continue on MD 413
1.0 mi·1 min·Maryland Avenue
32
Turn left onto North 4th Street
164 ft·10 sec·North 4th Street
33
Continue on North 4th Street
400 ft·17 sec·North 4th Street
34
Arrive at destination
North 4th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.7 miles from Catonsville, MD, or about 1h 43m 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 32 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.7 miles or 1h 43m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crisfield, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Catonsville, 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 Catonsville, MD
This is one driving day of about 143.3 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Catonsville, 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 71.7 mi from Catonsville, MD
· 1h 43m into the drive
The midpoint is around 71.7 miles from Catonsville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Crisfield, MD
The final approach into Crisfield, 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 Crisfield, 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.
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...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
$25
near mile 128.5
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...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
near mile 118.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.76 one way
$47.51 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$26.02
$52.04
premium
$4.93
$27.79
$55.58
diesel
$5.61
$31.64
$63.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43
0
$15.05
$6.88
Efficient EV
35.8
0
$12.54
$5.73
EV Truck/SUV
57.3
0
$20.06
$9.17
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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 as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Catonsville, MD
Evening
in Catonsville on Friday
Local time
8:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Crisfield, MD
Evening
in Crisfield on Friday
Local time
8:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Bridgeville, DE
72 mi in
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
4 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
3h 20m 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 Catonsville, MD to Crisfield, MD covers 143.3 miles and takes about 3h 20m 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 71.7 miles from Catonsville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 19 significant decision points across 143.3 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 0.7 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Catonsville, MD and Crisfield, MD, road signs point toward Rehoboth and Ocean City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Assateague Island National Seashore and Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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.
