Origin
Rossville, MD
Evening in Rossville on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rossville, MD to Salisbury, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
114.1 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rossville, MD
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Salisbury, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rossville, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 114.1 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pulaski Highway, Moravia Road, I 895 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.92 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
57 miles from Rossville, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 44m drive with frequent turns across 114.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pulaski Highway 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 Rossville, MD to Salisbury, MD is easy. At 2h 44m 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 Rossville, MD to Salisbury, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski Highway | — | — |
| Moravia Road | — | — |
| I 895 | — | — |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | — | — |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | — | — |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | — | — |
| Ritchie Highway | — | — |
| East Furnace Branch Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pulaski Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossville, MD and Salisbury, MD.
1
Start on Pulaski Highway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Pulaski Highway
2
Continue on Pulaski Highway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Pulaski Highway
3
Turn slight right onto Moravia Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Moravia Road
4
Turn straight onto Moravia Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Moravia Road
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 895 Toll South: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 895 Toll South: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
6
Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
7
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
8
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
9
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
12
Turn straight onto Ritchie Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ritchie Highway
13
Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Furnace Branch Road
14
Take the ramp slight right toward MD 10 South
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
MD 10 South
15
Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Arundel Expressway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
17
Turn left onto Ritchie Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ritchie Highway
18
Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
19
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
20
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
19 mi
·
27 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21
Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
22
Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
23
Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Shore Highway
24
Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi
·
2 min
25
Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Franklin Street
26
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Avenue
27
Turn left onto Legion Road
282 ft
·
8 sec
·
Legion Road
28
Turn right onto Shore Highway
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Shore Highway
29
Continue on Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Seashore Highway
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Market Street
31
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
32
Turn right onto Sussex Highway
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Sussex Highway
33
Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
34
Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
35
Turn right onto West Vine Street
240 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Vine Street
36
Continue on West Vine Street
525 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Vine Street
37
Turn right
75 ft
·
6 sec
38
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57 miles from Rossville, MD, or about 1h 22m 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 25 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57 miles or 1h 22m 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 15m
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 Rossville, 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 Rossville, MD
This is one driving day of about 114.1 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Rossville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57 mi from Rossville, MD · 1h 22m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57 miles from Rossville, 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
$18.92 one way
$37.83 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.72 | $41.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.13 | $44.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.19 | $50.38 |
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
$19
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.98 | $5.48 |
| Efficient EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.97 | $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.
Destination
Salisbury, MD
Evening in Salisbury on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Ridgely, MD
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 44m 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 Rossville, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 114.1 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pulaski Highway, Moravia Road, I 895. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57 miles from Rossville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.92 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.
The drive from Rossville, MD to Salisbury, MD is easy. At 2h 44m 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 Rossville, MD to Salisbury, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rossville, MD to Salisbury, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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