Trip from Salisbury, MD to Greenbelt, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 35m

Distance

112 mi

180 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 25m ★

6 AM

2h 36m

8 AM

2h 57m

10 AM

2h 43m

12 PM

2h 41m

3 PM

2h 44m

5 PM

2h 56m

8 PM

2h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Salisbury, MD

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city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Greenbelt, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Salisbury, MD to Greenbelt, MD covers 112 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ocean Gateway, Sussex Highway, John Hanson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.5 miles on Ocean Gateway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.57 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

56 miles from Salisbury, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ocean Gateway	28.5 mi	39m
Sussex Highway	19.3 mi	26m
John Hanson Highway	18.4 mi	22m
Shore Highway	17.4 mi	24m
Seashore Highway	7.5 mi	9m
Queen Anne Highway	6.2 mi	8m
South Salisbury Boulevard	4 mi	7m
North Salisbury Boulevard	3.1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Ocean Gateway — 28.5 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury, MD and Greenbelt, MD.

Start on this road

76 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn left onto West Vine Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · West Vine Street

Turn left onto US 13 BUS

4.0 mi · 7 min · South Salisbury Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto US 13

3.1 mi · 3 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

Continue on US 13

19 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway

Take the exit

166 ft · 5 sec

Continue on Rifle Range Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Rifle Range Road

Turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn left onto DE 404 Business

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Market Street

Turn right onto DE 404 Business

7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

Continue on MD 404

17 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway

Continue on MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

Take the exit

527 ft · 14 sec

Merge onto US 50

29 mi · 39 min · Ocean Gateway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2

18 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Exit 7B Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 95; I 495

2.7 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 22A Toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, US Park Police Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward MD 193 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto MD 193

402 ft · 7 sec · Greenbelt Road

Turn sharp right onto MD 193-A

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southway

Turn right onto Crescent Road

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Crescent Road

Arrive at destination

Crescent Road

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 56 miles from Salisbury, MD, or about 1h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 25 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56 miles or 1h 18m 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 Greenbelt, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Salisbury, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 112 miles and 2h 35m.

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.

The longest stretch is on Ocean Gateway for about 28.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Washington County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boonsboro, MD

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

Bridgeville, DE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ridgely, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56 miles from Salisbury, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mad Hatter Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Salisbury, Maryland

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14437363165

Visit website

The Narrows Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grasonville, Maryland

1.1 mi

Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grasonville, Maryland

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Together Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salisbury, Maryland

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14105437264

Visit website

Bagel Bakery Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salisbury, Maryland

0.7 mi

Craft Bakery & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Denton, Maryland

1.9 mi

Mad Hatter Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Salisbury, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14437363165

Visit website

The Narrows Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 72

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278113

Visit website

Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 72

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14108270282

Visit website

Fisherman's Inn Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 72

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278807

Visit website

Caribbean Creole Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Salisbury, Maryland

Hours: 12–9 pm

+14439787981

Cafe Milano

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Salisbury, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14107494100

Visit website

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 112

Greenbelt, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 112

Greenbelt, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14106851109

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Salisbury, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333994638

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 24

Seaford, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

7-Eleven Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 112

Beltsville, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 88

Annapolis, Maryland

+14438376481

Visit website

Salisbury Zoological Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Salisbury, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+14105483188

Visit website

Annapolis Eventours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 88

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14435101348

Visit website

College Park Aviation Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 112

College Park, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13018646029

Visit website

Tuckahoe State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 56

Queen Anne, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+14108201668

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 106.7 and 110.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

106.7 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

110 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Take the exit toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway

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 22A Toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Balt...

110.2 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washi...

110.7 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in

Take the exit toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, US Park Police

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, US Park...

110.8 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 193 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 193 West

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.57 one way

$37.14 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$20.34	$40.67
premium	$4.93	$21.72	$43.44
diesel	$5.61	$24.73	$49.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.6	$11.76	$5.38
Efficient EV	28	$9.80	$4.48
EV Truck/SUV	44.8	$15.68	$7.17

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Salisbury, MD

Afternoon in Salisbury on Saturday

Local time

3:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenbelt, MD

Afternoon in Greenbelt on Saturday

Local time

3:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Boonsboro, 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

6 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 35m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour $20 near mile 112

Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow

Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract

View on nps.gov

Assateague Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime for...

29 mi from route ~71 min detour $25

View on nps.gov

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked he...

30 mi from route ~75 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

112 mi in 2h 35m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 28.5 mi on Ocean Gateway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 106.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 112 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 106.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Salisbury, MD to Greenbelt, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Silver Spring along the way.

Silver Spring

106.3 mi in | ~2h 25m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 112 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.5 miles on Ocean Gateway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Greenbelt, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Assateague Island National Seashore and Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenbelt, MD before heading back.

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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Trip from Salisbury, MD to Greenbelt, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Mad Hatter Cafe

Together Cafe

Mad Hatter Cafe

The Narrows Restaurant

Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

Fisherman's Inn Restaurant

Caribbean Creole Cafe

Cafe Milano

Reuben's Restaurant

Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub

Together Cafe

Bagel Bakery Cafe

Craft Bakery & Cafe

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

7-Eleven Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Capital Hotel Annapolis

Salisbury Zoological Park

Annapolis Eventours

College Park Aviation Museum

Tuckahoe State Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Salisbury, MD

Greenbelt, MD

Same local time

6 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 35m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Assateague Island National Seashore

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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