Origin
Cambridge, MD
Late night in Cambridge on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, 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
47m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, MD
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Salisbury, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across Maryland, the 32.3-mile trip from Cambridge to Salisbury is an ideal choice. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 47 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting roughly $5 for fuel should cover your needs for this short haul. Since both cities are located within the Northeast region, you will find a consistent atmosphere throughout the journey. Because of the limited duration, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary hassle.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Gateway | 30.2 mi | 42m |
| Washington Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Salisbury Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Carroll Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Vine Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Waverly Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Race Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ocean Gateway
— 30.2 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MD and Salisbury, MD.
1
Start on MD 341
48 ft
·
4 sec
·
Race Street
2
Turn right onto MD 343
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on MD 343
140 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn right onto US 50
28 mi
·
38 min
·
Ocean Gateway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 BUS
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Ocean Gateway
Toward US 50 Business: Salisbury
6
Continue on US 50 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Salisbury Parkway
7
Turn right onto Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mill Street
8
Enter roundabout onto West Carroll Street
172 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Carroll Street
9
Continue on West Carroll Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Carroll Street
10
Turn right onto Waverly Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Waverly Drive
11
Turn left onto West Vine Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Vine Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left
76 ft
·
5 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Cambridge, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 343 / Washington Street
Turn right onto MD 343 / Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
28.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 50 BUS / Ocean Gateway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 BUS / Ocean Gateway toward US 50 Business: Salisbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 50 Business: Salisbury
5
31.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
West Carroll Street
Enter roundabout onto West Carroll Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
32.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
West Vine Street
Turn left onto West Vine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
32.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.35 one way
$10.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Hebron, MD
16 mi in
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
22 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
47m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as only 2% of this trip involves highway travel. You will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 30.2 miles on Ocean Gateway. As you transition from Washington Street to the West Salisbury Parkway, the character of the road shifts, demanding your full attention at intersections and turns. The route feels more like a regional connector than a long-distance highway slog, requiring a steady pace rather than aggressive driving. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.2 mi on Ocean Gateway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 343 / Washington Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 32.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (MD 343 / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles (US 50 BUS / Ocean Gateway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.9 miles (West Carroll Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Cambridge, MD
Full guide →Cambridge is a small town of 10,000 on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland's Eastern Shore.
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 47m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.2 miles on Ocean Gateway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 343 / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles (US 50 BUS / Ocean Gateway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.9 miles (West Carroll Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park and Assateague Island National Seashore. 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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