Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Crisfield, MD

Drive Time

3h 22m

Distance

143.9 mi

232 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 10m ★

6 AM

3h 22m

8 AM

3h 46m

10 AM

3h 31m

12 PM

3h 28m

3 PM

3h 32m

5 PM

3h 45m

8 PM

3h 15m

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

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City of Baltimore, MD

Tranise Foster

Trip Overview

If you are planning to head from Baltimore down to Crisfield, expect a journey of approximately 143.9 miles. This trip typically takes about 3 hours and 22 minutes behind the wheel, making it a manageable excursion to complete in a single day. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including the Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, and Shore Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $24, it is an affordable way to transition from the Northeast urban environment toward the coast. While one stop is recommended to break up the journey, the route is straightforward enough that you don't necessarily need an overnight stay to enjoy the destination.

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

72 miles from City of Baltimore, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this trek. Only 14% of the route consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating local roads that require your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 19.1-mile segment along the Blue Star Memorial Highway. Because the profile is technical and winding, the road demands a more active driving style than a high-speed freeway. As you progress toward Crisfield, the character of the road shifts from the initial highway segments into the more localized, turn-intensive lanes that define the latter part of the trip.

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

There are about 37 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 6.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 143.9 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 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

6.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie

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

Use the right lane. Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie

9.6 mi into trip | ~15m 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

16.1 mi into trip | ~24m 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

44.6 mi into trip | ~1h 5m 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

106 mi into trip | ~2h 30m 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 Along This Route

Between City of Baltimore, MD and Crisfield, MD, road signs point toward Rehoboth and Ocean City.

Rehoboth

44.6 mi in | ~1h 5m | via US 50

Ocean City

106 mi in | ~2h 30m | 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
Seashore Highway	7.5 mi	9m
US 50	6.9 mi	9m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore, MD and Crisfield, MD.

Start on East Fayette Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · East Fayette Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on West Fayette Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Fayette Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MD 295

0.4 mi · 47 sec · North Greene Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto MD 295

4.1 mi · 5 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 695

3.3 mi · 4 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.

Take the exit onto US 13

270 ft · 6 sec · US 13

Toward US 13, US 50

Keep slight left at fork onto US 13

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 13

Toward US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City

Merge onto US 13; US 50

11 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass

Continue on US 13

0.6 mi · 40 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard

Continue on US 13

12 mi · 16 min · Ocean Highway

Take the exit onto MD 413

13 mi · 18 min · Crisfield Highway

Continue on MD 413

1.0 mi · 1 min · Maryland Avenue

Turn left onto North 4th Street

164 ft · 10 sec · North 4th Street

Continue on North 4th Street

400 ft · 17 sec · North 4th Street

Arrive at destination

North 4th Street

Trip Plan

For the smoothest experience, plan your departure to account for the 3 hours and 22 minutes of travel time, leaving early enough to avoid peak local traffic. Since this route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to make your single recommended stop whenever you feel the need to stretch your legs. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $24 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local station pricing along the way. Because this is a turn-heavy drive, prioritize staying alert through the local road sections rather than relying on autopilot. A great way to manage this trip is to use that one planned stop to refuel and grab a quick bite, ensuring you reach Crisfield refreshed and ready for your arrival.

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 72 miles from City of Baltimore, MD, or about 1h 44m 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 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72 miles or 1h 44m 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 45m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving City of Baltimore, 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 City of Baltimore, MD

This is one driving day of about 143.9 miles and 3h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Baltimore, 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 72 mi from City of Baltimore, MD · 1h 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

72 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 72 miles from City of Baltimore, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.81 one way

$47.62 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$26.05	$52.11
premium	$4.92	$27.88	$55.77
diesel	$5.64	$31.97	$63.94

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: 50.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.2	$15.11	$6.91
Efficient EV	36	$12.59	$5.76
EV Truck/SUV	57.6	$20.15	$9.21

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 data refreshed 12 hours ago

Origin

City of Baltimore, MD

Evening in City of Baltimore on Sunday

Local time

8:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Crisfield, MD

Evening in Crisfield on Sunday

Local time

8:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

13 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 22m 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 City of Baltimore, MD to Crisfield, MD covers 143.9 miles and takes about 3h 22m 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 72 miles from City of Baltimore, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.81 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.

Between City of Baltimore, MD and Crisfield, MD, road signs point toward Rehoboth and Ocean City.

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