Origin
Salisbury, MD
Evening in Salisbury on Sunday
Local time
8:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salisbury, MD to Baltimore, MD
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
110.5 mi
178 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
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6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salisbury, MD
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
Connecting Salisbury to Baltimore, this 110.5-mile journey is an ideal day trip, typically requiring about 2 hours and 38 minutes of travel time. You will navigate through the heart of Maryland by utilizing a combination of Ocean Gateway, Sussex Highway, and Shore Highway. Budgeting approximately $18 for fuel makes this an affordable trek for a quick getaway or a necessary commute. Since the drive is manageable within a single day, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. Navigating this route provides a straightforward path from the Eastern Shore into the Baltimore region.
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
55.3 miles from Salisbury, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 8% of the journey spent on highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads and secondary routes. You will find your longest stretch of consistent driving along a 26.1-mile segment of Ocean Gateway. The character of the road shifts frequently, requiring you to stay alert as you transition between different local highways. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the landscape throughout the entire trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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 26.1 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 85.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 110.5 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 85.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.1 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
85.4 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Take the exit toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
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 27B
Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Par...
7
95.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
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MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway toward MD 100 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 100 West
7
98.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 97 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13B
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
8
102 mi into trip
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~2h 24m in
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I 97
Take the exit onto I 97 toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17A
Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
7
104.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
Take the exit toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7B
Toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore
Towns Along This Route
Between Salisbury, MD and Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Severna Park and Towson.
Severna Park
85.4 mi in
|
~2h
Towson
102 mi in
|
~2h 24m
|
via I 97
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Gateway | 26.1 mi | 36m |
| Sussex Highway | 19.3 mi | 26m |
| Shore Highway | 17.4 mi | 24m |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | 8 mi | 12m |
| Seashore Highway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Queen Anne Highway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 4 mi | 5m |
| South Salisbury Boulevard | 4 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Ocean Gateway
— 26.1 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury, MD and Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on this road
76 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Vine Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Vine Street
3
Turn left onto US 13 BUS
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
South Salisbury Boulevard
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 13
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
5
Continue on US 13
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Sussex Highway
6
Take the exit
166 ft
·
5 sec
7
Continue on Rifle Range Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Rifle Range Road
8
Turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
9
Turn left onto DE 404 Business
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Market Street
10
Turn right onto DE 404 Business
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Seashore Highway
11
Continue on MD 404
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Shore Highway
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on MD 404
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
13
Take the exit
527 ft
·
14 sec
14
Merge onto US 50
26 mi
·
36 min
·
Ocean Gateway
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 27B
Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto MD 2
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
Use the none lane.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
18
Merge onto MD 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
19
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Toward MD 100 West
Use the slight left lane.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 13B
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 97
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 97
Use the none lane.
22
Take the exit onto I 97
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 97
Exit 17A
Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto I 695
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 7B
Toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto MD 295
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on MD 295
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Street
Use the none lane.
29
Turn left
281 ft
·
25 sec
30
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Fayette Street
31
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Trip Plan
Because this route is relatively short, you have the advantage of planning your departure to avoid the busiest local traffic hours. Aim to complete your one planned stop during the middle portion of the drive to keep your momentum steady. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $18 estimated cost is based on typical consumption for this 110.5-mile distance. Since you will be navigating several turn-heavy sections, ensure your navigation system is updated before you head out to avoid confusion at local intersections. Flexibility is your best asset here, so feel free to adjust your departure time to match the flow of your day.
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 55.3 miles from Salisbury, MD, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.1 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 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.3 miles or 1h 17m 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 Baltimore, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Salisbury, 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 Salisbury, MD
This is one driving day of about 110.5 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Salisbury, 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 Ocean Gateway for about 26.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.3 mi from Salisbury, MD · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.3 miles from Salisbury, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baltimore, MD
The final approach into Baltimore, 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 Baltimore, 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
$18.28 one way
$36.57 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $20.01 | $40.01 |
| premium | $4.92 | $21.41 | $42.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.55 | $49.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.60 | $5.30 |
| Efficient EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.47 | $7.07 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Baltimore, MD
Evening in Baltimore on Sunday
Local time
8:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
2 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 38m 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 Salisbury, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 110.5 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Gateway, Sussex Highway, Shore Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.3 miles from Salisbury, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.28 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 23 significant decision points across 110.5 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 85.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.1 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Salisbury, MD and Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Severna Park and Towson.
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