Origin
Salisbury, MD
Night in Salisbury on Wednesday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salisbury, MD to Dundalk, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
111.4 mi
179 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 36m
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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Dundalk, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Salisbury, MD to Dundalk, MD covers 111.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Vine Street, South Salisbury Boulevard, North Salisbury Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.47 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
55.7 miles from Salisbury, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 42m drive with frequent turns across 111.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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.
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 Dundalk, MD is easy. At 2h 42m 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 Dundalk, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Vine Street | — | — |
| South Salisbury Boulevard | — | — |
| North Salisbury Boulevard | — | — |
| Sussex Highway | — | — |
| Rifle Range Road | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Market Street | — | — |
| Seashore Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Vine Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury, MD and Dundalk, 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
·
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
26 mi
·
36 min
·
Ocean Gateway
15
Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
16
Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
18
Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
19
Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Arundel Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward MD 270
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
MD 270
21
Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Furnace Branch Road
22
Turn right onto Ritchie Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ritchie Highway
23
Turn slight right onto I 895
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 895
24
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
25
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
26
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
27
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
28
Take the exit slight right toward Holabird Avenue, Dundalk Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Holabird Avenue, Dundalk Avenue
29
Continue on Holabird Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Holabird Avenue
30
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
31
Turn straight onto Broening Highway
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Broening Highway
32
Turn left onto Belclare Road
489 ft
·
21 sec
·
Belclare Road
33
Turn right onto Dundalk Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Dundalk Avenue
34
Continue on Dundalk Avenue
285 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dundalk Avenue
35
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 55.7 miles from Salisbury, MD, or about 1h 21m 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 55.7 miles or 1h 21m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dundalk, 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 111.4 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.7 mi from Salisbury, MD · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 55.7 miles from Salisbury, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dundalk, MD
The final approach into Dundalk, 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 Dundalk, 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
$18.47 one way
$36.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.23 | $40.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $21.60 | $43.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.60 | $49.19 |
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: 39 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.70 | $5.35 |
| Efficient EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.75 | $4.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.60 | $7.13 |
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
Dundalk, MD
Night in Dundalk on Wednesday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Ridgely, MD
56 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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 42m 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 Dundalk, MD covers 111.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m 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 55.7 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 $18.47 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 Salisbury, MD to Dundalk, MD is easy. At 2h 42m 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 Dundalk, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Salisbury, MD to Dundalk, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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