Origin
Salisbury, MD
Morning in Salisbury on Saturday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salisbury, MD to Easton, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
47.3 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Easton, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Salisbury, MD to Easton, MD covers 47.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Gateway, Senator Malkus Junior Bridge, Easton Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.7 miles on Ocean Gateway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 47.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 47.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 40.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Vine Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Waverly Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (West Carroll Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Vine Street
Turn right onto West Vine Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Waverly Drive
Turn right onto Waverly Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Carroll Street
Turn left onto West Carroll Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Mill Street
Enter roundabout onto Mill Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
46.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
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MD 333 / Peachblossom Road
Turn right onto MD 333 / Peachblossom Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Gateway | 40.7 mi | 56m |
| Senator Malkus Junior Bridge | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Easton Parkway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Sunburst Highway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Washington Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West Salisbury Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Peachblossom Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Carroll Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ocean Gateway
— 40.7 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury, MD and Easton, MD.
1
Start on this road
76 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West Vine Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Vine Street
3
Turn right onto Waverly Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Waverly Drive
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto West Carroll Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Carroll Street
Use the left lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto Mill Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mill Street
6
Continue on Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Mill Street
7
Turn left onto US 50 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Salisbury Parkway
8
Continue on US 50 BUS
30 mi
·
42 min
·
Ocean Gateway
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on US 50
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunburst Highway
10
Continue on US 50
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
11
Continue on US 50
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Ocean Gateway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward MD 322 North
13
Continue on MD 322
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Easton Parkway
14
Turn right onto MD 333
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Peachblossom Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto South Washington Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Washington Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.6 mi from Salisbury, MD · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Salisbury, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Easton, MD
The final approach into Easton, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.84 one way
$15.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.17 | $18.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Easton, MD
Morning in Easton on Saturday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Cambridge, MD
24 mi in
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
14 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
1h 9m 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 Easton, MD covers 47.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Gateway, Senator Malkus Junior Bridge, Easton Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 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 $7.84 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Waverly Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (West Carroll Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Salisbury, MD to Easton, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park and Assateague Island National Seashore.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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