Trip from Mount Airy, MD to Salisbury, MD

Drive Time

3h 7m

Distance

135.9 mi

219 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 56m ★

6 AM

3h 8m

8 AM

3h 31m

10 AM

3h 16m

12 PM

3h 13m

3 PM

3h 17m

5 PM

3h 30m

8 PM

3h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Mount Airy, MD

Hector McLaurin

Salisbury, MD

RDNE Stock project

Trip Overview

The drive from Mount Airy, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 135.9 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, I 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.49 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

68 miles from Mount Airy, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Mount Airy, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 135.9 miles and takes about 3h 7m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 38 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 19.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near I 70; US 40.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 135.9 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 2.5 miles (I 70; US 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 70; US 40

Merge onto I 70; US 40

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

21.2 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 87A Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington

24.2 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 22 Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

42.6 mi into trip | ~54m in | MD 10 / Arundel Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

71.1 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | US 50

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

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

Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Towns Along This Route

Between Mount Airy, MD and Salisbury, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Washington and Rehoboth.

Baltimore

16.6 mi in | ~20m | via I 70

Washington

21.2 mi in | ~25m

Rehoboth

71.1 mi in | ~1h 35m | via US 50

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway	19.1 mi	27m
Sussex Highway	18.9 mi	25m
I 70	18.7 mi	20m
MD 100	17.5 mi	23m
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

Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 19.1 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Airy, MD and Salisbury, MD.

Start on Veterans Way

119 ft · 10 sec · Veterans Way

Turn left onto Center Street

103 ft · 10 sec · Center Street

Turn left onto MD 808

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto MD 27

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ridge Road

Continue on MD 27

378 ft · 13 sec · Ridge Road

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 70; US 40

7.6 mi · 8 min · I 70; US 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70; US 40

6.5 mi · 6 min · I 70; US 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

4.6 mi · 4 min · I 70

Toward Baltimore

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 87A Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 29

2.3 mi · 2 min · Columbia Pike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 43 sec

Exit 22 Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Continue on MD 100

18 mi · 23 min · MD 100

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MD 10; MD 100

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Arundel Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto MD 2

2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

Continue on MD 2

6.1 mi · 8 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

Merge onto US 50; US 301

19 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50

6.9 mi · 9 min · US 50

Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Turn left onto MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on Shore Highway

5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit onto MD 404 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · MD 404 Business

Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Franklin Street

Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 5th Avenue

Turn left onto Legion Road

282 ft · 7 sec · Legion Road

Turn right onto MD 313; MD 404

8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

Continue on DE 404

7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Market Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto US 13

19 mi · 25 min · Sussex Highway

Continue on US 13

3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

Continue on US 13 BUS

3.3 mi · 6 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

Turn right onto West Vine Street

241 ft · 7 sec · West Vine Street

Continue on West Vine Street

525 ft · 17 sec · West Vine Street

Turn right

76 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 68 miles from Mount Airy, MD, or about 1h 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.1 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 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 68 miles or 1h 30m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salisbury, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Mount Airy, 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 Mount Airy, MD

This is one driving day of about 135.9 miles and 3h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Airy, 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 19.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68 mi from Mount Airy, MD · 1h 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

68 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 68 miles from Mount Airy, 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.

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour $20 near mile 4.7

View on nps.gov

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

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 135.9

View on nps.gov

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 135.9

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.49 one way

$44.98 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$24.61	$49.21
premium	$4.92	$26.33	$52.67
diesel	$5.64	$30.19	$60.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Century Ford of Mt Airy

Mount Airy, MD

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Royal Farms - Glenelg, MD - RFS 076

Glenelg, MD

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Walmart 2412 (Ellicott City, MD)

Ellicott City, MD

Electrify America

4 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - EC Courthouse

Ellicott City, MD

SWTCH

4 DCFC

Mount Airy Municipal Parking Lot

Mt. Airy, MD

Non-Networked

2 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - HCLS Glenwood

Cooksville, MD

SWTCH

2 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - Sykesville City Hall

Sykesville, MD

SWTCH

2 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - Howard County Library

Ellicott City, MD

SWTCH

2 DCFC

SWTCH: 4 ChargePoint Network: 2 Non-Networked: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Blink Network: 1 Electrify America: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.8	$14.27	$6.52
Efficient EV	34	$11.89	$5.44
EV Truck/SUV	54.4	$19.03	$8.70

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast data refreshed 22 hours ago

Origin

Mount Airy, MD

Morning in Mount Airy on Monday

Local time

7:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

22 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

3h 7m 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 Mount Airy, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 135.9 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, I 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 68 miles from Mount Airy, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Mount Airy, MD and Salisbury, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Washington and Rehoboth.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Mount Airy, MD or browse trips ending in Salisbury, MD.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MD road trips.

Explore maps for Mount Airy, MD or Salisbury, MD on MapSof.net.

Trip from Mount Airy, MD to Salisbury, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Salisbury, MD

National Parks Near This Route

Monocacy National Battlefield

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Assateague Island National Seashore

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Mount Airy, MD

Salisbury, MD

Same local time

22 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 7m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

Was this route helpful?

Explore More

Continue From Salisbury, MD

More from Mount Airy, MD

More trips to Salisbury, MD