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Trip from Taneytown, MD to Salisbury, MD

Drive Time

3h 31m

Distance

148.3 mi

239 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 19m ★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m

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

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Downtown Taneytown, MD, MD

Taneytown, MD

Jonathan Borba

Downtown Salisbury, MD, MD

Salisbury, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Taneytown, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 148.3 miles and takes about 3h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, Baltimore Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.54 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

74.1 miles from Taneytown, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 31m drive with frequent turns across 148.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.1 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 23.3 miles in near I 795 / Northwest Expressway.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 148.3 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 23.3 miles (I 795 / Northwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

6
23.3 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 795 / Northwest Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 795 / Northwest Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
32.5 mi into trip | ~46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1B Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
7
48.5 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2 Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
7
55 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | MD 10 / Arundel Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
6
83.4 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | US 50

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Taneytown, MD to Salisbury, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.

Rehoboth

83.4 mi in | ~1h 58m | via US 50

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway 19.1 mi 27m
Sussex Highway 18.9 mi 25m
Baltimore Beltway 15.3 mi 20m
Shore Highway 13.5 mi 18m
Baltimore Boulevard 10 mi 15m
Taneytown Pike 9.3 mi 13m
Northwest Expressway 9.2 mi 11m
Seashore Highway 7.5 mi 9m
Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 19.1 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Reindollar Street

31 ft · 3 sec · Reindollar Street
2

Turn right onto MD 140

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Baltimore Street
3

Turn right onto Trevanion Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Trevanion Road
4

Turn left onto Antrim Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Antrim Boulevard
5

Enter roundabout onto MD 140

128 ft · 3 sec · Taneytown Pike
6

Continue on MD 140

9.3 mi · 12 min · Taneytown Pike
7

Continue on MD 140

0.7 mi · 57 sec · College View Boulevard
8

Continue on MD 97; MD 140

10 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9

Continue on MD 140

1.6 mi · 2 min · Westminster Pike
Use the straight lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 795

9.2 mi · 11 min · Northwest Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 695

15 mi · 20 min · Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 2 Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on MD 10

5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway
Use the straight lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway
Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn left onto MD 2

2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway
17

Continue on MD 2

6.1 mi · 8 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
Use the straight lane.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
19

Merge onto US 50; US 301

19 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50

6.9 mi · 9 min · US 50
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
21

Turn left onto MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
Use the left lane.
22

Continue on Shore Highway

5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway
Use the left lane.
23

Take the exit onto MD 404 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · MD 404 Business
24

Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Franklin Street
25

Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 5th Avenue
26

Turn left onto Legion Road

282 ft · 7 sec · Legion Road
27

Turn right onto MD 313; MD 404

8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway
28

Continue on DE 404

7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
29

At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Market Street
30

At end of road, turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
31

Turn right onto US 13

19 mi · 25 min · Sussex Highway
32

Continue on US 13

3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
33

Continue on US 13 BUS

3.3 mi · 6 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
34

Turn right onto West Vine Street

241 ft · 7 sec · West Vine Street
35

Continue on West Vine Street

525 ft · 17 sec · West Vine Street
36

Turn right

76 ft · 5 sec
37

Arrive at 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 74.1 miles from Taneytown, MD, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.1 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 80 miles or 1h 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.1 miles or 1h 45m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salisbury, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Taneytown, 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 Taneytown, MD

This is one driving day of about 148.3 miles and 3h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Taneytown, 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 Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 19.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74.1 mi from Taneytown, MD · 1h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

74 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.1 miles from Taneytown, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Salisbury, MD

The final approach into Salisbury, 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 Salisbury, 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.

Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Assateague Island National Seashore

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 near mile 148.3
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

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 near mile 148.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.54 one way

$49.08 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $26.85 $53.70
premium $4.92 $28.74 $57.48
diesel $5.64 $32.95 $65.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.5 0 $15.57 $7.12
Efficient EV 37.1 0 $12.98 $5.93
EV Truck/SUV 59.3 0 $20.76 $9.49

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 data refreshed 23 hours ago

Origin

Taneytown, MD

Morning in Taneytown on Monday

Local time

8:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salisbury, MD

Morning in Salisbury on Monday

Local time

8:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

23 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 31m 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 Taneytown, MD to Salisbury, MD covers 148.3 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, Baltimore Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.1 miles from Taneytown, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.54 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 148.3 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: at 23.3 miles (I 795 / Northwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Taneytown, MD to Salisbury, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.

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