Trip from Salisbury, MD to Parkville, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

119.5 mi

192 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

98 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 42m ★

6 AM

2h 53m

8 AM

3h 15m

10 AM

3h 0m

12 PM

2h 58m

3 PM

3h 2m

5 PM

3h 14m

8 PM

2h 46m

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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census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Parkville, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Salisbury, MD to Parkville, MD covers 119.5 miles and takes about 2h 52m 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, Shore Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.1 miles on Ocean Gateway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.81 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

59.7 miles from Salisbury, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 119.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 52m drive with frequent turns across 119.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 36 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 26.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 85.4 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 25 significant decision points across 119.5 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 85.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.1 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

85.4 mi into trip | ~2h in

Take the exit toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

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 27B Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Par...

95.1 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | MD 10 / Arundel Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 North: Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 10 North: Baltimore

98.5 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Take the exit toward MD 270

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 270

114.2 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in

Take the exit toward I 695 West, I 695 East: Towson, Essex

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 64 Toward I 695 West, I 695 East: Towson, Essex

118.3 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in

Take the exit toward MD 147 South: Parkville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 31A Toward MD 147 South: Parkville

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 Parkville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Severna Park along the way.

Severna Park

85.4 mi in | ~2h

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ocean Gateway	26.1 mi	36m
Sussex Highway	19.3 mi	26m
Shore Highway	17.4 mi	24m
Governor Ritchie Highway	8 mi	12m
Seashore Highway	7.5 mi	9m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway	7 mi	10m
Queen Anne Highway	6.2 mi	8m
Arundel Expressway	4.5 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Ocean Gateway — 26.1 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury, MD and Parkville, 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

26 mi · 36 min · Ocean Gateway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 27B Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MD 2

8.0 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

Merge onto MD 10

1.1 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10

3.4 mi · 4 min · Arundel Expressway

Toward MD 10 North: Baltimore Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward MD 270 Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto MD 270

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Furnace Branch Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto MD 2

1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight right

0.3 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 895

Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

3.1 mi · 4 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

Continue on I 895

3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 895

1.0 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Merge onto I 95

1.8 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 44 sec

Exit 64 Toward I 695 West, I 695 East: Towson, Essex Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Toward I 695 West: Towson

Merge onto I 695

2.6 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 1 min

Exit 31A Toward MD 147 South: Parkville Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto MD 147

0.9 mi · 2 min · Harford Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Oak Forest Drive

32 ft · 1 sec · Oak Forest Drive

Arrive at destination

Oak Forest Drive

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 59.7 miles from Salisbury, MD, or about 1h 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.1 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 26 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.7 miles or 1h 24m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parkville, 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 119.5 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 26.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.7 mi from Salisbury, MD · 1h 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ridgely, MD

60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ridgely, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.7 miles from Salisbury, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Parkville, MD

The final approach into Parkville, 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 Parkville, MD.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.81 one way

$39.62 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$21.70	$43.40
premium	$4.93	$23.18	$46.35
diesel	$5.61	$26.38	$52.77

Estimated Tolls: $0.48

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (7 mi) $0.48

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

98 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Salisbury, Maryland

InCharge

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Baltimore, Maryland

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Electric Circuit Charging Station

Dundalk, Maryland

Other

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Baltimore, Maryland

Other

1 DCFC

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Essex, Maryland

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Institute Charging Station

Baltimore, Maryland

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Rosedale, Maryland

Tesla

1 DCFC

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Baltimore, Maryland

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

Blink: 29 Other: 21 ChargePoint: 17 Shell Recharge: 13 Tesla: 9 EVgo: 3 Electrify America: 3 InCharge: 1 EV Connect: 1 Volta: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.9	$12.55	$5.74
Efficient EV	29.9	$10.46	$4.78
EV Truck/SUV	47.8	$16.73	$7.65

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 15, 2026

Origin

Salisbury, MD

Night in Salisbury on Thursday

Local time

9:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parkville, MD

Night in Parkville on Thursday

Local time

9:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ridgely, MD

60 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

13 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 52m 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 Parkville, MD covers 119.5 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ocean Gateway, Sussex Highway, Shore Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.7 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 $19.81 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.

On the drive from Salisbury, MD to Parkville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Severna Park along the way.

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