Origin
Salisbury, MD
Morning in Salisbury on Saturday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salisbury, MD to North Potomac, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 10m
Distance
136.4 mi
219 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 59m
★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 3m
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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North Potomac, MD
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Salisbury, MD to North Potomac, MD covers 136.4 miles and takes about 3h 10m 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 $22.61 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
68.2 miles from Salisbury, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 136.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 10m drive with frequent turns across 136.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Salisbury, MD to North Potomac, MD is easy. At 3h 10m 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 North Potomac, 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 North Potomac, 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
29 mi
·
39 min
·
Ocean Gateway
15
Continue on John Hanson Highway
18 mi
·
22 min
·
John Hanson Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
18
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Capital Beltway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Capital Beltway
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270 North: Frederick
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270 North
22
Take the exit slight right toward MD 28 West: Darnestown
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
MD 28 West: Darnestown
23
Turn straight onto West Montgomery Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
24
Turn slight left
371 ft
·
16 sec
25
Turn left onto Darnestown Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Darnestown Road
26
Turn left onto Travilah Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Travilah Road
27
At the end of the road, turn left onto Travilah Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Travilah Road
28
Exit the roundabout onto Turkey Foot Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Turkey Foot Road
29
Turn left onto Query Mill Road
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
Query Mill Road
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.2 miles from Salisbury, MD, or about 1h 35m 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 30 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.2 miles or 1h 35m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Potomac, 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.
+
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 136.4 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 68.2 mi from Salisbury, MD · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.2 miles from Salisbury, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Potomac, MD
The final approach into North Potomac, 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 North Potomac, 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
$22.61 one way
$45.23 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $24.77 | $49.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $26.45 | $52.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.12 | $60.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.32 | $6.55 |
| Efficient EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.94 | $5.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.10 | $8.73 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
North Potomac, MD
Morning in North Potomac on Saturday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Ridgely, MD
68 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
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
3h 10m 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 North Potomac, MD covers 136.4 miles and takes about 3h 10m 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 68.2 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 $22.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 North Potomac, MD is easy. At 3h 10m 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 North Potomac, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Salisbury, MD to North Potomac, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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