If you are planning a trip from Crofton to Salisbury, Maryland, prepare for a 98.7-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 21 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to manage the distance comfortably. You can expect to spend approximately $16 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for regional travel within the Northeast. By utilizing the Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, and Shore Highway, you will traverse a path that keeps you moving steadily toward the Eastern Shore. Because the drive is straightforward, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.3 miles from Crofton, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi
30m
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi
25m
Shore Highway
13.5 mi
18m
John Hanson Highway
7.7 mi
9m
Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
9m
North Salisbury Boulevard
7.1 mi
11m
US 50
6.9 mi
9m
Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 21.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crofton, MD and Salisbury, MD.
1
Start on Stratton Road
341 ft·20 sec·Stratton Road
2
Turn left onto Swinburne Avenue
0.2 mi·58 sec·Swinburne Avenue
3
Turn left onto Crofton Parkway
0.5 mi·1 min·Crofton Parkway
4
Turn right onto Layton Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Layton Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto MD 424
3.0 mi·5 min·Davidsonville Road
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
7
Merge onto US 50; US 301
7.7 mi·9 min·John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
22 mi·30 min·Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
6.9 mi·9 min·US 50
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
10
Turn left onto MD 404
6.2 mi·8 min·Queen Anne Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi·7 min·Shore Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit onto MD 404 Business
1.4 mi·2 min·MD 404 Business
13
Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business
0.4 mi·50 sec·Franklin Street
14
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·South 5th Avenue
15
Turn left onto Legion Road
282 ft·7 sec·Legion Road
16
Turn right onto MD 313; MD 404
8.1 mi·11 min·Shore Highway
17
Continue on DE 404
7.5 mi·9 min·Seashore Highway
18
At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business
0.4 mi·46 sec·Market Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business
1.6 mi·2 min·South Main Street
20
Turn right onto US 13
19 mi·25 min·Sussex Highway
21
Continue on US 13
3.8 mi·5 min·North Salisbury Boulevard
22
Continue on US 13 BUS
3.3 mi·6 min·North Salisbury Boulevard
23
Turn right onto West Vine Street
241 ft·7 sec·West Vine Street
24
Continue on West Vine Street
525 ft·17 sec·West Vine Street
25
Turn right
76 ft·5 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since the entire trip spans just under 100 miles, you have the advantage of being able to depart at your leisure without the pressure of a long-haul schedule. While there are no formal stops mandated by the 2-hour and 21-minute duration, keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of these local roads can make the drive feel more demanding than a standard highway route. Budget your $16 for gas before you head out, and try to avoid peak traffic hours to ensure your time on the road remains consistent. Given the lack of major highway stretches, it is wise to check your navigation apps periodically to stay on track as you move between the Blue Star Memorial Highway and the local turn-heavy sections.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.3 miles from Crofton, MD, or about 1h 10m 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 22 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.3 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
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 Crofton, 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 Crofton, MD
This is one driving day of about 98.7 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Crofton, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
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 1 and 70.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip|~3m in|MD 424 / Davidsonville Road
At end of road, turn right onto MD 424 / Davidsonville Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.5 mi into trip|~9m in|US 50; US 301 / John Hanson Highway
Merge onto US 50; US 301 / John Hanson Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
33.8 mi into trip|~49m 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
5
40.8 mi into trip|~58m in|MD 404 / Queen Anne Highway
Turn left onto MD 404 / Queen Anne Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
70.5 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|DE 404 Business / Market Street
At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business / Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.36 one way
$32.73 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$17.92
$35.84
premium
$4.93
$19.14
$38.28
diesel
$5.61
$21.79
$43.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.6
0
$10.36
$4.74
Efficient EV
24.7
0
$8.64
$3.95
EV Truck/SUV
39.5
0
$13.82
$6.32
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Crofton, MD
Late night
in Crofton on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Salisbury, MD
Late night
in Salisbury on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Boonsboro, MD
49 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
2 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 21m 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 98.7
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 98.7
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 driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 98.7-mile trek. With only 9% of the route consisting of major highways, you will spend most of your time navigating local roads that demand your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 21.6 miles along the Blue Star Memorial Highway, which provides a brief reprieve from the more frequent turns found elsewhere. This profile means the road's personality is defined by its constant shifts rather than high-speed cruising. Stay alert behind the wheel, as the transition between these local thoroughfares requires a steady hand and consistent focus.
Only 9% 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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near MD 424 / Davidsonville Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 98.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 1 miles (MD 424 / Davidsonville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 50; US 301 / John Hanson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Crofton, MD to Salisbury, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.
Rehoboth
33.8 mi in|~49m|via US 50
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 98.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). 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 21.6 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (MD 424 / Davidsonville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 50; US 301 / John Hanson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
