Trip from Camp Springs, 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 42m

Distance

116.4 mi

187 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 32m ★

6 AM

2h 43m

8 AM

3h 4m

10 AM

2h 50m

12 PM

2h 48m

3 PM

2h 51m

5 PM

3h 3m

8 PM

2h 36m

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

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Trip Overview

This 116.4-mile drive from Camp Springs, MD, to Salisbury, MD, is a manageable one-day trip that will take approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, it's an economical option for exploring within Maryland. The route primarily utilizes the Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, and John Hanson Highway, offering a blend of driving experiences. Given its relatively short duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing to break up the journey overnight. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it more of a local exploration than a high-speed transit.

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

58.2 miles from Camp Springs, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway	21.6 mi	30m
Sussex Highway	18.9 mi	25m
John Hanson Highway	18.6 mi	21m
Shore Highway	13.5 mi	18m
Capital Beltway	8.4 mi	11m
Seashore Highway	7.5 mi	9m
North Salisbury Boulevard	7.1 mi	11m
US 50	6.9 mi	9m

Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 21.6 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

36 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn left

22 ft · 4 sec

Turn left onto Allentown Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Allentown Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

Merge onto I 95; I 495

8.4 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 19A Toward US 50 East: Annapolis Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 50

19 mi · 21 min · John Hanson Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2

22 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50

6.9 mi · 9 min · US 50

Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Turn left onto MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on Shore Highway

5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit onto MD 404 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · MD 404 Business

Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Franklin Street

Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 5th Avenue

Turn left onto Legion Road

282 ft · 7 sec · Legion Road

Turn right onto MD 313; MD 404

8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

Continue on DE 404

7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Market Street

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

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto US 13

19 mi · 25 min · Sussex Highway

Continue on US 13

3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

Continue on US 13 BUS

3.3 mi · 6 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

Turn right onto West Vine Street

241 ft · 7 sec · West Vine Street

Continue on West Vine Street

525 ft · 17 sec · West Vine Street

Turn right

76 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a 1-day trip of just over 2.5 hours, you have considerable flexibility in your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of time to explore Salisbury upon arrival. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage your time. Keep an eye out for the various turns indicated by the 'turn-heavy' profile of this route; paying attention to your GPS will be key. The estimated fuel cost of $19 for 116.4 miles makes it a budget-friendly excursion, so you won't need to worry excessively about frequent refueling stops.

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 58.2 miles from Camp Springs, MD, or about 1h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.2 miles or 1h 19m 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

Open the route before leaving Camp Springs, 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 Camp Springs, MD

This is one driving day of about 116.4 miles and 2h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Camp Springs, 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 21.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Washington County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boonsboro, MD

58 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

Severna Park, MD

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 58.2 miles from Camp Springs, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mad Hatter Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Salisbury, Maryland

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.4

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14437363165

Visit website

Caribbean Creole Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Salisbury, Maryland

0.9 mi

Cafe Milano

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Salisbury, Maryland

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Together Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salisbury, Maryland

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 116.4

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14105437264

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Bagel Bakery Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salisbury, Maryland

0.7 mi

Craft Bakery & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Denton, Maryland

2.9 mi

Mad Hatter Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.4

Salisbury, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14437363165

Visit website

Caribbean Creole Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 116.4

Salisbury, Maryland

Hours: 12–9 pm

+14439787981

Cafe Milano

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.4

Salisbury, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14107494100

Visit website

Blue Rooster Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.3

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+14107575232

Visit website

18TWENTY Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 41.6

Stevensville, Maryland

Hours: 4–8 pm

+14106435757

Visit website

Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 49.9

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14108270282

Visit website

Fisherman's Inn Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 49.9

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278807

Visit website

The Narrows Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 49.9

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278113

Visit website

Together Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 116.4

Salisbury, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14105437264

Visit website

Bagel Bakery Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.4

Salisbury, Maryland

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14105438249

Visit website

Craft Bakery & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.8

Denton, Maryland

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+14109347519

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 116.4

Salisbury, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333994638

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 116.4

Salisbury, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 33.3

Annapolis, Maryland

+14438376481

Visit website

Salisbury Zoological Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 116.4

Salisbury, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+14105483188

Visit website

Annapolis Eventours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 33.3

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14435101348

Visit website

Tuckahoe State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 66.5

Queen Anne, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+14108201668

Visit website

Louise F Cosca Regional Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Clinton, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+13018681397

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Allentown Road

Turn left onto Allentown Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Coll...

2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway

Merge onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10.9 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward US 50 East: Annapolis

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 19A Toward US 50 East: Annapolis

51.6 mi into trip | ~1h 10m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.30 one way

$38.60 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$21.14	$42.27
premium	$4.93	$22.57	$45.15
diesel	$5.61	$25.70	$51.40

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: 40.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.9	$12.22	$5.59
Efficient EV	29.1	$10.19	$4.66
EV Truck/SUV	46.6	$16.30	$7.45

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

Camp Springs, MD

Night in Camp Springs on Saturday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salisbury, MD

Night in Salisbury on Saturday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Boonsboro, 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

1 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 42m 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.

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...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour $20 near mile 12

Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow

Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract

View on nps.gov

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 116.4

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 116.4

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' for this 116.4-mile journey. While about 7% of the route involves highway driving, much of this trip will feel like navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.6 miles on the Blue Star Memorial Highway. This suggests a driving experience that requires attention to navigation due to numerous turns and changes in road type, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You'll likely experience a varied landscape as you transition between different road classifications.

Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 Allentown Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 116.4 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 (Allentown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

266 ft 0 ft

Total Climb

66 ft

Total Descent

309 ft

Highest Point

266 ft

Elevation Range

266 ft

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 Camp Springs, MD to Salisbury, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.

Rehoboth

51.6 mi in | ~1h 10m | via US 50

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 116.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on Blue Star 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.

Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Camp Springs, MD to Salisbury, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Mad Hatter Cafe

Together Cafe

Mad Hatter Cafe

Caribbean Creole Cafe

Cafe Milano

Blue Rooster Café

18TWENTY Restaurant & Bar

Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

Fisherman's Inn Restaurant

The Narrows Restaurant

Together Cafe

Bagel Bakery Cafe

Craft Bakery & Cafe

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Capital Hotel Annapolis

Salisbury Zoological Park

Annapolis Eventours

Tuckahoe State Park

Louise F Cosca Regional Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Camp Springs, MD

Salisbury, MD

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 42m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Assateague Island National Seashore

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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