Origin
Salisbury, MD
Late night in Salisbury on Monday
Local time
4:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salisbury, MD to Crofton, MD
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
99.7 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
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6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salisbury, MD
RDNE Stock project
Crofton, MD
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
Traveling from Salisbury to Crofton covers 99.7 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 22 minutes. This trip serves perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $17 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly excursion within Maryland. Because the route stays entirely within the Northeast region, you won't experience significant shifts in climate or landscape. It is a manageable journey that allows you to reach your destination without excessive time behind the wheel. Use this route if you are looking for a practical, direct connection between these two points.
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
49.8 miles from Salisbury, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route contains no highway-only stretches. You will navigate via Ocean Gateway, Sussex Highway, and Shore Highway, requiring your full attention at various intersections. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 28.5 miles on Ocean Gateway, which provides a brief reprieve from the frequent turns found elsewhere. Because the highway share is 0%, the pace is dictated by local roads rather than high-speed lanes. Prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network throughout the entire trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Vine Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
116 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
231 ft
Total Descent
155 ft
Highest Point
116 ft
~95.5 mi in
Elevation Range
116 ft
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 Salisbury, MD to Crofton, MD is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Salisbury, MD to Crofton, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Vine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Salisbury Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Salisbury Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sussex Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rifle Range Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Seashore Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Vine Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury, MD and Crofton, MD.
1
Start on the route
75 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto West Vine Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Vine Street
3
Turn left onto South Salisbury Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
South Salisbury Boulevard
4
Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
5
Continue on Sussex Highway
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Sussex Highway
6
Take the exit slight left
167 ft
·
6 sec
7
Continue on Rifle Range Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Rifle Range Road
8
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
9
Turn left onto Market Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Market Street
10
Turn right onto Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Seashore Highway
11
Continue on Shore Highway
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Shore Highway
12
Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
13
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
14
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
29 mi
·
39 min
·
Ocean Gateway
15
Continue on John Hanson Highway
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
John Hanson Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward MD 424: Davidsonville Road, Crofton, Davidsonville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 424: Davidsonville Road, Crofton, Davidsonville
17
Turn right onto Davidsonville Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Davidsonville Road
18
Turn left onto Layton Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Layton Street
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Crofton Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Crofton Parkway
20
Turn right onto Swinburne Avenue
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Swinburne Avenue
21
Turn right onto Stratton Road
341 ft
·
15 sec
·
Stratton Road
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. With no scheduled stops required for the 2-hour and 22-minute duration, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to plan for lengthy breaks. Ensure your fuel tank is ready for the roughly $17 expenditure before you head out to avoid mid-trip errands. Stay alert during the turn-heavy sections, particularly when transitioning between Ocean Gateway, Sussex Highway, and Shore Highway. Keeping a steady pace on those local roads will help you navigate the route comfortably without feeling rushed.
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 49.8 miles from Salisbury, MD, or about 1h 11m 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 80 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.8 miles or 1h 11m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crofton, 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 99.7 miles and 2h 22m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.8 mi from Salisbury, MD · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 49.8 miles from Salisbury, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Crofton, MD
The final approach into Crofton, 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 Crofton, 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
$16.50 one way
$33.00 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $18.05 | $36.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.32 | $38.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.15 | $44.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.47 | $4.79 |
| Efficient EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Crofton, MD
Late night in Crofton on Monday
Local time
4:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
3 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 22m 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 Crofton, MD covers 99.7 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Vine Street, South Salisbury Boulevard, North Salisbury Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.8 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 $16.50 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 Salisbury, MD to Crofton, MD is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Salisbury, MD to Crofton, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Salisbury, MD to Crofton, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 0 ft to 116 ft elevation with about 231 ft of total climbing.
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