Origin
Aberdeen, MD
Late night in Aberdeen on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aberdeen, MD to Salisbury, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
121.9 mi
196 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aberdeen, MD
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Salisbury, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Aberdeen to Salisbury, prepare for a 121.9-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 44 minutes. This drive is best suited as a single-day trip, as the duration is manageable without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of routes including the Pulaski Highway, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, and Sussex Highway. Budgeting approximately $20 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast region of Maryland, you will find a consistent, familiar landscape throughout your travels.
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
60.9 miles from Aberdeen, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 34.2 mi | 39m |
| Sussex Highway | 26.7 mi | 36m |
| Pulaski Highway | 25.5 mi | 38m |
| South Dupont Highway | 21.2 mi | 26m |
| North Salisbury Boulevard | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Wrangle Hill Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Puncheon Run Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| North Philadelphia Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 34.2 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, MD and Salisbury, MD.
1
Start on MD 132
146 ft
·
5 sec
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West Bel Air Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 40
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Philadelphia Boulevard
3
Continue on US 40
26 mi
·
38 min
·
Pulaski Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto DE 72
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Wrangle Hill Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
6
Merge onto DE 1
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Puncheon Run Connector
Exit 97
Toward Salisbury, Norfolk
11
Turn left onto US 13
21 mi
·
26 min
·
South Dupont Highway
12
Continue on US 13
27 mi
·
36 min
·
Sussex Highway
13
Continue on US 13
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
14
Continue on US 13 BUS
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
15
Turn right onto West Vine Street
241 ft
·
7 sec
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West Vine Street
16
Continue on West Vine Street
525 ft
·
17 sec
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West Vine Street
17
Turn right
76 ft
·
5 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since your trip involves just one planned stop, you have plenty of flexibility to pace the 2-hour and 44-minute drive according to your own schedule. Departing early in the day can help you navigate the turn-heavy local stretches before traffic peaks. Keep your $20 fuel budget in mind as you plan your refueling needs, ensuring you top off before hitting the longer segments. Because this route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, pay close attention to directional signage to avoid missing turns. Making that single stop mid-trip is the perfect way to break up the drive and stay refreshed behind the wheel.
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 60.9 miles from Aberdeen, MD, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.2 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 27 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.9 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 11m
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 Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen, MD
This is one driving day of about 121.9 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Aberdeen, 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 Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 34.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.9 miles from Aberdeen, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 26.5 and 121.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
26.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road
Turn right onto DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
30 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the ramp toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
6
33.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
Puncheon Run Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto Puncheon Run Connector toward Salisbury, Norfolk
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 97
Toward Salisbury, Norfolk
5
121.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.21 one way
$40.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $22.13 | $44.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $23.64 | $47.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.91 | $53.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.80 | $5.85 |
| Efficient EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.07 | $7.80 |
Gas CO2
43 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.
Destination
Salisbury, MD
Late night in Salisbury on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
27 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
2h 44m 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.
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 121.9
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
near mile 121.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, this route trades high-speed efficiency for a more involved, winding experience on local roads. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, which spans 34.2 miles. As you transition between the various highways, the road character shifts frequently, requiring you to stay alert through changing speed limits and intersections. It is a practical drive that prioritizes local connectivity over the ease of long, straight highway miles.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.2 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 26.5 miles in near DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 121.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.5 miles (DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Aberdeen, MD and Salisbury, MD, road signs point toward Beaches and Norfolk.
Beaches
30 mi in
|
~45m
Norfolk
64.6 mi in
|
~1h 26m
|
via Puncheon Run Connector
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Together Cafe
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 121.9
Salisbury, MD
Cuisine: coffee_shop;breakfast;lunch;dessert
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-14:00
Visit websiteMad Hatter Cafe
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 121.9
Cuisine: american;asian;breakfast
Hours: Tu-We 09:00-21:00, Th 09:00-14:00,15:00-...
Visit websiteMamie's Cafe with Love
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Aberdeen, MD
Hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 27.1
Newark, DE
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: 06:00-20:00
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
3.4 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 40.6
Middletown, DE
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteClub House
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Little Caesars
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 13.5
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
Visit websiteMogans Oyster House
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 121.9
Salisbury, MD
Cuisine: seafood
Visit websiteViet Taste
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 121.9
Salisbury, MD
Cuisine: vietnamese
Visit websiteSushi De Kanpai
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 121.9
Salisbury, MD
Cuisine: sushi
Hours: Tu-Sa 16:30-21:30
Visit websiteDunkin'
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 13.5
North East, MD
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 04:30-19:00; Su 06:00-18:00
Visit websiteGolden Wall
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 13.5
North East, MD
Riverside Drive Artesian Well
Park
Near the end, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 121.9
Newtown Historic District
Park
Near the end, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 121.9
Monument Park
Park
Near the end, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 121.9
Fairfield Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 121.9
Lums Pond State Park
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
mile 27.1
Visit website
Shine Field
Park
Near the start, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
This is a Section of “The General’s Highway”
Marker
Near the start, right off the route
0 mi from route
Bridgeville Historical Society Museum
Museum
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 94.8
Bridgeville, DE
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-14:00; We off
Visit websiteNewtown Historic District
District
Near the end, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 121.9
Sammy the Seagull
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 121.9
Military Exhib Site
Battlefield
Near the end, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 108.3
Johnson Victrola Museum
Museum
Around the midpoint, short detour
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
mile 67.7
Dover, DE
Hours: We-Sa 09:30-16:00
Visit websiteMiller-Dunham House Bed & Breakfast
Guest_house
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 40.6
Odessa, DE
Visit websiteCantwell House Bed and Breakfast
Guest_house
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 40.6
Odessa, DE
Comfort Inn
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 13.5
North East, MD
Visit websiteairbnb Beach and Bike Living
Guest_house
Near the end, short detour
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 108.3
Hours: 24/7
Knights Inn
Motel
Around the midpoint, short detour
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
mile 67.7
Lums Pond Youth Camping
Camp_site
Early in the drive, short detour
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
mile 27.1
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in Aberdeen, MD
Full guide →Aberdeen is in Maryland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 121.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.2 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 Salisbury, 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.5 miles (DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — 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 Salisbury, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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