Origin
Chesapeake Beach, MD
Afternoon in Chesapeake Beach on Monday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Salisbury, MD
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
113.2 mi
182 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
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6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salisbury, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 113.2 miles and takes about 2h 46m 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, Solomons Island Road, Sussex 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 $18.73 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
56.6 miles from Chesapeake Beach, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 113.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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 early in the drive near 17th Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 113.2 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: near the start (17th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MD 261 / Bayside Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (MD 2 / Solomons Island Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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17th Street
Turn left onto 17th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MD 261 / Bayside Road
Turn right onto MD 261 / Bayside Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
6.4 mi into trip
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~11m in
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MD 2 / Solomons Island Road
Enter roundabout onto MD 2 / Solomons Island Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
25.8 mi into trip
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~42m in
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MD 2
Take the exit onto MD 2 toward US 301 East, US 50 East: Bay Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 301 East, US 50 East: Bay Bridge
6
48.4 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
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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 Chesapeake Beach, MD to Salisbury, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.
Rehoboth
48.4 mi in
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~1h 14m
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via US 50
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 21.6 mi | 30m |
| Solomons Island Road | 20.1 mi | 31m |
| 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 |
| Queen Anne Highway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 21.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake Beach, MD and Salisbury, MD.
1
Start on C Street
56 ft
·
11 sec
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C Street
2
Turn left onto 17th Street
480 ft
·
29 sec
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17th Street
3
Turn right onto MD 261
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Bayside Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn left onto MD 260
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East Chesapeake Beach Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
6
Merge onto Solomons Island Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Solomons Island Road
7
Enter roundabout onto MD 2
162 ft
·
2 sec
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Solomons Island Road
8
Continue on MD 2
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Solomons Island Road
9
Continue on MD 2
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
New Solomoms Island Road
10
Continue on MD 2
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Solomons Island Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto MD 2
34 ft
·
0 sec
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Solomons Island Road
12
Continue on MD 2
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Solomons Island Road
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit onto MD 2
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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MD 2
Toward US 301 East, US 50 East: Bay Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto US 50; US 301; MD 2
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
John Hanson Highway
15
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 50
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
17
Turn left onto MD 404
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Shore Highway
Use the left lane.
19
Take the exit onto MD 404 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
MD 404 Business
20
Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Franklin Street
21
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Avenue
22
Turn left onto Legion Road
282 ft
·
7 sec
·
Legion Road
23
Turn right onto MD 313; MD 404
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Shore Highway
24
Continue on DE 404
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Seashore Highway
25
At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Market Street
26
At end of road, turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
27
Turn right onto US 13
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Sussex Highway
28
Continue on US 13
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
29
Continue on US 13 BUS
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
30
Turn right onto West Vine Street
241 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Vine Street
31
Continue on West Vine Street
525 ft
·
17 sec
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West Vine Street
32
Turn right
76 ft
·
5 sec
33
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 56.6 miles from Chesapeake Beach, MD, or about 1h 25m 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 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.6 miles or 1h 25m 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 16m
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 Chesapeake Beach, 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 Chesapeake Beach, MD
This is one driving day of about 113.2 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chesapeake Beach, 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 56.6 mi from Chesapeake Beach, MD · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from Chesapeake Beach, 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
$18.73 one way
$37.46 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $20.50 | $40.99 |
| premium | $4.92 | $21.94 | $43.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.15 | $50.30 |
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: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34 | 0 | $11.89 | $5.43 |
| Efficient EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.85 | $7.24 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Salisbury, MD
Afternoon in Salisbury on Monday
Local time
1:51 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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 46m 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 Chesapeake Beach, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 113.2 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Solomons Island Road, Sussex Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.6 miles from Chesapeake Beach, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.73 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 18 significant decision points across 113.2 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: near the start (17th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MD 261 / Bayside Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (MD 2 / Solomons Island Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Salisbury, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.
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