If you are planning to head from Baltimore down to Crisfield, expect a journey of approximately 143.9 miles. This trip typically takes about 3 hours and 22 minutes behind the wheel, making it a manageable excursion to complete in a single day. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including the Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, and Shore Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $24, it is an affordable way to transition from the Northeast urban environment toward the coast. While one stop is recommended to break up the journey, the route is straightforward enough that you don't necessarily need an overnight stay to enjoy the destination.
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
72 miles from City of Baltimore, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi
27m
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi
25m
Shore Highway
13.5 mi
18m
Crisfield Highway
13 mi
18m
Ocean Highway
11.9 mi
16m
Salisbury Bypass
10.6 mi
12m
Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
9m
US 50
6.9 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 19.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore, MD and Crisfield, MD.
1
Start on East Fayette Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·East Fayette Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Continue on West Fayette Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West Fayette Street
3
Turn left onto MD 295
0.4 mi·47 sec·North Greene Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi·2 min·Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto MD 295
4.1 mi·5 min·Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 695 East: Glen BurnieUse the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 695
3.3 mi·4 min·Baltimore Beltway
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 2Toward MD 10 South: Severna ParkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MD 10
5.9 mi·8 min·Arundel Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10
0.7 mi·1 min·Arundel Expressway
Toward MD 10 South: Severna ParkUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto MD 2
2.4 mi·3 min·Ritchie Highway
12
Continue on MD 2
6.1 mi·8 min·Governor Ritchie Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
14
Merge onto US 50; US 301
19 mi·27 min·Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
6.9 mi·9 min·US 50
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
16
Turn left onto MD 404
6.2 mi·8 min·Queen Anne Highway
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi·7 min·Shore Highway
Use the left lane.
18
Take the exit onto MD 404 Business
1.4 mi·2 min·MD 404 Business
19
Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business
0.4 mi·50 sec·Franklin Street
20
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·South 5th Avenue
21
Turn left onto Legion Road
282 ft·7 sec·Legion Road
22
Turn right onto MD 313; MD 404
8.1 mi·11 min·Shore Highway
23
Continue on DE 404
7.5 mi·9 min·Seashore Highway
24
At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business
0.4 mi·46 sec·Market Street
25
At end of road, turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business
1.6 mi·2 min·South Main Street
26
Turn right onto US 13
19 mi·25 min·Sussex Highway
27
Continue on US 13
3.8 mi·5 min·North Salisbury Boulevard
28
Take the exit onto US 13
270 ft·6 sec·US 13
Toward US 13, US 50
29
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13
0.8 mi·1 min·US 13
Toward US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
30
Merge onto US 13; US 50
11 mi·12 min·Salisbury Bypass
31
Continue on US 13
0.6 mi·40 sec·South Fruitland Boulevard
32
Continue on US 13
12 mi·16 min·Ocean Highway
33
Take the exit onto MD 413
13 mi·18 min·Crisfield Highway
34
Continue on MD 413
1.0 mi·1 min·Maryland Avenue
35
Turn left onto North 4th Street
164 ft·10 sec·North 4th Street
36
Continue on North 4th Street
400 ft·17 sec·North 4th Street
37
Arrive at destination
North 4th Street
Trip Plan
For the smoothest experience, plan your departure to account for the 3 hours and 22 minutes of travel time, leaving early enough to avoid peak local traffic. Since this route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to make your single recommended stop whenever you feel the need to stretch your legs. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $24 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local station pricing along the way. Because this is a turn-heavy drive, prioritize staying alert through the local road sections rather than relying on autopilot. A great way to manage this trip is to use that one planned stop to refuel and grab a quick bite, ensuring you reach Crisfield refreshed and ready for your arrival.
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 72 miles from City of Baltimore, MD, or about 1h 44m 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 32 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72 miles or 1h 44m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crisfield, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Baltimore, 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 City of Baltimore, MD
This is one driving day of about 143.9 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from City of Baltimore, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 106 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.2 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
7
9.6 mi into trip|~15m 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
16.1 mi into trip|~24m 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
44.6 mi into trip|~1h 5m 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
6
106 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|US 13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13 toward US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.86 one way
$47.71 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$26.13
$52.26
premium
$4.93
$27.91
$55.82
diesel
$5.61
$31.77
$63.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.2
0
$15.11
$6.91
Efficient EV
36
0
$12.59
$5.76
EV Truck/SUV
57.6
0
$20.15
$9.21
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
City of Baltimore, MD
Night
in City of Baltimore on Saturday
Local time
9:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Crisfield, MD
Night
in Crisfield on Saturday
Local time
9:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Boonsboro, MD
72 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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 22m 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...
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...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
near mile 124.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this trek. Only 14% of the route consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating local roads that require your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 19.1-mile segment along the Blue Star Memorial Highway. Because the profile is technical and winding, the road demands a more active driving style than a high-speed freeway. As you progress toward Crisfield, the character of the road shifts from the initial highway segments into the more localized, turn-intensive lanes that define the latter part of the trip.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.1 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 6.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 143.9 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: at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): 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.
Between City of Baltimore, MD and Crisfield, MD, road signs point toward Rehoboth and Ocean City.
Rehoboth
44.6 mi in|~1h 5m|via US 50
Ocean City
106 mi in|~2h 30m|via US 13
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 143.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.1 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Crisfield, 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 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Crisfield, MD, but most travelers stay overnight.
