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Trip from Havre de Grace, MD to Salisbury, MD

Drive Time

2h 40m

Distance

118 mi

190 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 29m ★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
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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Downtown Havre de Grace, MD, MD

Havre de Grace, MD

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Downtown Salisbury, MD, MD

Salisbury, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Havre de Grace, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 118 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, Pulaski Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.2 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.53 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

59 miles from Havre de Grace, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 118 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 34.2 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 0.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 118 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 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (US 40 / Pulaski Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 40 / Pulaski Highway

Merge onto US 40 / Pulaski Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
29.6 mi into trip | ~45m in | DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
60.8 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | Puncheon Run Connector

Keep slight right at fork onto Puncheon Run Connector toward Salisbury, Norfolk

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 97 Toward Salisbury, Norfolk
5
118 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

Between Havre de Grace, MD and Salisbury, MD, road signs point toward Beaches and Norfolk.

Beaches

26.2 mi in | ~41m

Norfolk

60.8 mi in | ~1h 21m | via Puncheon Run Connector

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 34.2 mi 39m
Sussex Highway 26.7 mi 36m
Pulaski Highway 21.8 mi 33m
South Dupont Highway 21.2 mi 26m
North Salisbury Boulevard 7.1 mi 11m
Wrangle Hill Road 3.5 mi 5m
Puncheon Run Connector 2.1 mi 2m
Otsego Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — 34.2 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Havre de Grace, MD and Salisbury, MD.

1

Start on MD 7

0.2 mi · 44 sec · North Union Avenue
2

Turn slight left onto MD 7

0.5 mi · 1 min · Otsego Street
3

Take the ramp

194 ft · 5 sec
Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto US 40

22 mi · 33 min · Pulaski Highway
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto DE 72

3.5 mi · 5 min · Wrangle Hill Road
Use the right lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
7

Merge onto DE 1

3.1 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8

Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll

0.3 mi · 19 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll

28 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10

Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll

3.0 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11

Keep slight right at fork onto Puncheon Run Connector

2.1 mi · 2 min · Puncheon Run Connector
Exit 97 Toward Salisbury, Norfolk
12

Turn left onto US 13

21 mi · 26 min · South Dupont Highway
13

Continue on US 13

27 mi · 36 min · Sussex Highway
14

Continue on US 13

3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
15

Continue on US 13 BUS

3.3 mi · 6 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
16

Turn right onto West Vine Street

241 ft · 7 sec · West Vine Street
17

Continue on West Vine Street

525 ft · 17 sec · West Vine Street
18

Turn right

76 ft · 5 sec
19

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 59 miles from Havre de Grace, MD, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.2 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 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59 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 8m

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 Havre de Grace, 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 Havre de Grace, MD

This is one driving day of about 118 miles and 2h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Havre de Grace, 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 Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 34.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59 mi from Havre de Grace, MD · 1h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

59 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 59 miles from Havre de Grace, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Assateague Island National Seashore

Assateague Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime for...

29 mi from route ~71 min detour $25 near mile 118
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked he...

30 mi from route ~75 min detour Free near mile 118
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.53 one way

$39.05 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $21.37 $42.73
premium $4.92 $22.87 $45.73
diesel $5.64 $26.22 $52.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.4 0 $12.39 $5.66
Efficient EV 29.5 0 $10.33 $4.72
EV Truck/SUV 47.2 0 $16.52 $7.55

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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 3 days ago

Origin

Havre de Grace, MD

Morning in Havre de Grace on Monday

Local time

7:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salisbury, MD

Morning in Salisbury on Monday

Local time

7:14 AM

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

21 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 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 Havre de Grace, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 118 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 Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, Pulaski Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59 miles from Havre de Grace, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.53 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 12 significant decision points across 118 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: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (US 40 / Pulaski Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Havre de Grace, MD and Salisbury, MD, road signs point toward Beaches and Norfolk.

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