Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
114 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
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The drive from College Park, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 114 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore Avenue, East-West Highway, Riverdale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.34 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57 miles from College Park, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 114 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East-West Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Riverdale Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John Hanson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Queen Anne Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between College Park, MD and Salisbury, MD.
Start on Knox Road
Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
Turn left onto East-West Highway
Continue on Riverdale Road
Turn right
Turn left onto Riverdale Road
Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
Turn left onto US 50 East: Annapolis
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
Continue on Shore Highway
Take the exit slight right
Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
Turn left onto Legion Road
Turn right onto Shore Highway
Continue on Seashore Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
Turn right onto Sussex Highway
Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
Turn right onto West Vine Street
Continue on West Vine Street
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salisbury, MD than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving College Park, 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 College Park, MD
This is one driving day of about 114 miles and 2h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57 mi from College Park, MD · 1h 3m 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 57 miles from College Park, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$18.34 one way
$36.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
| premium | $4.95 | $22.23 | $44.47 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $26.84 | $53.68 |
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: 39.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.97 | $5.47 |
| Efficient EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.96 | $7.30 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in College Park on Saturday
Local time
12:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Salisbury on Saturday
Local time
12:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
57 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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