Origin
College Park, MD
Evening in College Park on Sunday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from College Park, MD to Salisbury, MD
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
112.1 mi
180 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
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6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m
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 College Park to Salisbury covers 112.1 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, it works perfectly as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the John Hanson Highway, Blue Star Memorial Highway, and Sussex Highway to navigate the route. Budgeting approximately $19 for fuel should keep you covered for the journey. Since both cities are located within Maryland, you will stay entirely within the Northeast region throughout your travels.
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
56.1 miles from College Park, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route is only 9% highway. You will navigate a variety of road types that shift as you move through the state. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 21.6 miles along the Blue Star Memorial Highway. Because the path relies heavily on local roads, you should prepare for a more engaging, hands-on experience behind the wheel. The changing road conditions mean you will need to remain attentive as you transition between different highway segments.
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. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near Riverdale Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Riverdale Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.5 mi into trip
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~9m in
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Riverdale Road
Turn left onto Riverdale Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / none lanes.
6
3.6 mi into trip
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~9m in
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Veterans Parkway
Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.5 mi into trip
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~13m in
Turn left toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Navigation decision point
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
5
5.6 mi into trip
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~13m in
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US 50 / John Hanson Highway
Merge onto US 50 / John Hanson Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
47.3 mi into trip
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~1h 7m 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. 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 College Park, MD to Salisbury, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.
Rehoboth
47.3 mi in
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~1h 7m
|
via US 50
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 21.6 mi | 30m |
| John Hanson Highway | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| 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 College Park, MD and Salisbury, MD.
1
Start on Knox Road
272 ft
·
14 sec
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Knox Road
2
Turn left onto US 1
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
Use the none lane.
3
Turn left onto MD 410
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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East-West Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on MD 410
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Riverdale Road
Use the none lane.
5
Turn right
388 ft
·
34 sec
6
Turn left onto Riverdale Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Riverdale Road
Use the left / none lanes.
7
Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
9
Merge onto US 50
20 mi
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23 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
6.9 mi
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9 min
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US 50
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Use the none lane.
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
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Shore Highway
Use the left / none lanes.
14
Take the exit onto MD 404 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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MD 404 Business
15
Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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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
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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
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on US 13 BUS
3.3 mi
·
6 min
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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
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West Vine Street
27
Turn right
76 ft
·
5 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total duration of 2 hours and 40 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. Since there is only one suggested stop along the way, make sure to plan your break strategically to maximize your comfort. Keep an eye on your fuel levels early in the trip, as you will want to ensure you have enough of your $19 budget allocated for the entire 112.1-mile span. To make the most of your drive, verify your route navigation before heading out to account for the frequent turns inherent in this local path. This approach ensures a smooth transition from the College Park area to the Eastern Shore.
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 56.1 miles from College Park, MD, or about 1h 19m 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 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.1 miles or 1h 19m 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 College Park, 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 College Park, MD
This is one driving day of about 112.1 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from College Park, 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 56.1 mi from College Park, MD · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 56.1 miles from College Park, 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
$18.55 one way
$37.10 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $20.30 | $40.59 |
| premium | $4.92 | $21.72 | $43.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.90 | $49.81 |
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: 39.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.77 | $5.38 |
| Efficient EV | 28 | 0 | $9.81 | $4.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.69 | $7.17 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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
Evening in Salisbury on Sunday
Local time
6:44 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
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 40m 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 College Park, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 112.1 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, John Hanson Highway, Sussex Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.1 miles from College Park, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.55 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Riverdale Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from College Park, MD to Salisbury, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.
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