Origin
Lake Shore, MD
Late night in Lake Shore on Thursday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Shore, MD to Salisbury, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
96.2 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salisbury, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Shore, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 96.2 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Paul T, Magothy Bridge Road, Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.95 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
48.1 miles from Lake Shore, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 19m drive with frequent turns across 96.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Paul T is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lake Shore, MD to Salisbury, MD is easy. At 2h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Shore, MD to Salisbury, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paul T | — | — |
| Magothy Bridge Road | — | — |
| Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard | — | — |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | — | — |
| US 50 East | — | — |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Queen Anne Highway | — | — |
| Shore Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Paul T
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Shore, MD and Salisbury, MD.
1
Start on Mountain Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Mountain Road
2
Turn left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3
Turn left onto Magothy Bridge Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Magothy Bridge Road
4
Turn left onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
6
Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
7
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
19 mi
·
27 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
9
Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
10
Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Shore Highway
11
Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi
·
2 min
12
Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Franklin Street
13
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Avenue
14
Turn left onto Legion Road
282 ft
·
8 sec
·
Legion Road
15
Turn right onto Shore Highway
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Shore Highway
16
Continue on Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Seashore Highway
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Market Street
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
19
Turn right onto Sussex Highway
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Sussex Highway
20
Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
21
Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
22
Turn right onto West Vine Street
240 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Vine Street
23
Continue on West Vine Street
525 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Vine Street
24
Turn right
75 ft
·
6 sec
25
Arrive at your 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.1 miles from Lake Shore, MD, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
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 21 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.1 miles or 1h 9m 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 54m
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 Lake Shore, 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 Lake Shore, MD
This is one driving day of about 96.2 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Lake Shore, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.1 mi from Lake Shore, MD · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.1 miles from Lake Shore, 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
$15.95 one way
$31.90 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.47 | $34.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.66 | $37.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.24 | $42.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.10 | $4.62 |
| Efficient EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.42 | $3.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.47 | $6.16 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Salisbury, MD
Late night in Salisbury on Thursday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Boonsboro, MD
48 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 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 19m 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 Lake Shore, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 96.2 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Paul T, Magothy Bridge Road, Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.1 miles from Lake Shore, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.95 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.
The drive from Lake Shore, MD to Salisbury, MD is easy. At 2h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Shore, MD to Salisbury, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Shore, MD to Salisbury, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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