The drive from Salisbury, MD to Takoma Park, MD covers 115.9 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Gateway, John Hanson Highway, Sussex Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.5 miles on Ocean Gateway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.21 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
57.9 miles from Salisbury, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 115.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 45m drive with frequent turns across 115.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 28.5 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 early in the drive near West Vine Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 115.9 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: near the start (West Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 13 BUS / South Salisbury Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 59.3 miles (US 50 / Ocean Gateway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Vine Street
Turn left onto West Vine Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 13 BUS / South Salisbury Boulevard
Turn left onto US 13 BUS / South Salisbury Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
59.3 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|US 50 / Ocean Gateway
Merge onto US 50 / Ocean Gateway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
107.9 mi into trip|~2h 27m in
Take the exit toward MD 410
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward MD 410
6
115.9 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|MD 410 / Philadelphia Avenue
Turn right onto MD 410 / Philadelphia Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi
39m
John Hanson Highway
20.1 mi
24m
Sussex Highway
19.3 mi
26m
Shore Highway
17.4 mi
24m
Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
9m
Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
8m
East-West Highway
4.3 mi
9m
South Salisbury Boulevard
4 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Ocean Gateway
— 28.5 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury, MD and Takoma Park, MD.
1
Start on this road
76 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto West Vine Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·West Vine Street
3
Turn left onto US 13 BUS
4.0 mi·7 min·South Salisbury Boulevard
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 13
3.1 mi·3 min·North Salisbury Boulevard
5
Continue on US 13
19 mi·26 min·Sussex Highway
6
Take the exit
166 ft·5 sec
7
Continue on Rifle Range Road
0.1 mi·18 sec·Rifle Range Road
8
Turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business
1.0 mi·1 min·South Main Street
9
Turn left onto DE 404 Business
0.4 mi·45 sec·Market Street
10
Turn right onto DE 404 Business
7.5 mi·9 min·Seashore Highway
11
Continue on MD 404
17 mi·24 min·Shore Highway
12
Continue on MD 404
6.2 mi·8 min·Queen Anne Highway
13
Take the exit
527 ft·14 sec
14
Merge onto US 50
29 mi·39 min·Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
20 mi·24 min·John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 5Toward MD 410Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto MD 410
1.8 mi·3 min·Veterans Parkway
18
Continue on MD 410
1.0 mi·2 min·Riverdale Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on MD 410
4.3 mi·9 min·East-West Highway
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on MD 410
0.7 mi·2 min·Ethan Allen Avenue
21
Continue on MD 195; MD 410
362 ft·15 sec·Carroll Avenue
22
Turn right onto MD 410
50 ft·1 sec·Philadelphia Avenue
Use the right lane.
23
Arrive at destination
MD 410
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 57.9 miles from Salisbury, MD, or about 1h 21m 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 57.9 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 Takoma Park, 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 115.9 miles and 2h 45m.
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.9 mi from Salisbury, MD
· 1h 21m into the drive
The midpoint is around 57.9 miles from Salisbury, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Takoma Park, MD
The final approach into Takoma Park, 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 Takoma Park, 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.
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
$20
near mile 115.9
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.21 one way
$38.43 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$21.04
$42.09
premium
$4.93
$22.48
$44.95
diesel
$5.61
$25.59
$51.18
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: 40.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.8
0
$12.17
$5.56
Efficient EV
29
0
$10.14
$4.64
EV Truck/SUV
46.4
0
$16.23
$7.42
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Night
in Salisbury on Friday
Local time
10:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Takoma Park, MD
Night
in Takoma Park on Friday
Local time
10:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Ridgely, MD
58 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 45m 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 Takoma Park, MD covers 115.9 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Gateway, John Hanson Highway, Sussex Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.9 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 $19.21 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 115.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 13 BUS / South Salisbury Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 59.3 miles (US 50 / Ocean Gateway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Salisbury, MD to Takoma Park, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Assateague Island National Seashore and Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park.
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.
