Origin
Easton, MD
Late night in Easton on Saturday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Easton, MD to Salisbury, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
47.2 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easton, MD
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Salisbury, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Easton, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 47.2 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Gateway, Easton Parkway, Senator Malkus Junior Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.6 miles on Ocean Gateway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 47.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 47.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Gateway is the longest continuous segment at about 40.6 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near MD 322 / Easton Parkway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 1 miles (MD 322 / Easton Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 miles (US 50 BUS / Ocean Gateway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 46.8 miles (West Carroll Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MD 322 / Easton Parkway
Turn left onto MD 322 / Easton Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
43.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
US 50 BUS / Ocean Gateway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 BUS / Ocean Gateway toward US 50 Business: Salisbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 50 Business: Salisbury
5
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
West Carroll Street
Enter roundabout onto West Carroll Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
West Vine Street
Turn left onto West Vine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
47.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Gateway | 40.6 mi | 56m |
| Easton Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Senator Malkus Junior Bridge | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Sunburst Highway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Washington Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West Salisbury Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Peachblossom Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Carroll Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ocean Gateway
— 40.6 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, MD and Salisbury, MD.
1
Start on South Washington Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Washington Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto MD 333
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Peachblossom Road
3
Turn left onto MD 322
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Easton Parkway
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Merge onto US 50
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Ocean Gateway
5
Continue on US 50
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
6
Continue on US 50
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunburst Highway
7
Continue on US 50
28 mi
·
38 min
·
Ocean Gateway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 BUS
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Ocean Gateway
Toward US 50 Business: Salisbury
9
Continue on US 50 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Salisbury Parkway
10
Turn right onto Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mill Street
11
Enter roundabout onto West Carroll Street
172 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Carroll Street
12
Continue on West Carroll Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Carroll Street
13
Turn right onto Waverly Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Waverly Drive
14
Turn left onto West Vine Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Vine Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left
76 ft
·
5 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.6 mi from Easton, MD · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Easton, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.83 one way
$15.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Late night in Salisbury on Saturday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Cambridge, MD
24 mi in
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
14 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
1h 10m 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 Easton, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 47.2 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Gateway, Easton Parkway, Senator Malkus Junior Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 miles from Easton, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.83 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 1 miles (MD 322 / Easton Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 miles (US 50 BUS / Ocean Gateway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 46.8 miles (West Carroll Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Easton, MD to Salisbury, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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