Trip from Overlea, MD to Salisbury, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 46m

Distance

115.4 mi

186 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 35m ★

6 AM

2h 46m

8 AM

3h 8m

10 AM

2h 54m

12 PM

2h 51m

3 PM

2h 55m

5 PM

3h 7m

8 PM

2h 40m

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

Overlea, MD to Salisbury, MD is 115.4 miles and takes about 2h 46m via Blue Star Memorial Highway and Sussex Highway, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The majority of this route consists of surface roads, offering a more local driving experience than a pure interstate cruise. It's a straightforward drive, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip without feeling rushed.

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

57.7 miles from Overlea, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

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
Seashore Highway	7.5 mi	9m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway	7.1 mi	10m
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 — 19.1 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 1

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Belair Road

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 695 East: Essex

Merge onto I 695

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Baltimore Beltway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 33 Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: New York, Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

1.2 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 South: Baltimore Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 95

1.5 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 895

5.0 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Exit 62 Toward I 895 South: Annapolis Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 895

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Keep slight right at fork onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway

1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Exit 6 Toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto MD 2

1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Highway

Turn left onto MD 270

0.4 mi · 36 sec · East Furnace Branch Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward MD 10 South

Merge onto MD 10

4.0 mi · 5 min · Arundel Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto MD 2

2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

Continue on MD 2

6.1 mi · 8 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

Merge onto US 50; US 301

19 mi · 27 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

Given the 2h 46m drive time and 115.4 miles, this is a comfortable one-day trip. Aim to leave Overlea in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. The $19 fuel estimate is quite reasonable, so you shouldn't need to worry about frequent fuel stops. With only one recommended stop, you have a lot of flexibility in pacing yourself. A good tip for this route is to be mindful of the transition from Blue Star Memorial Highway to Sussex Highway, as this is where the driving experience will change the most.

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 57.7 miles from Overlea, MD, or about 1h 23m 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 25 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.7 miles or 1h 23m 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 15m

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 Overlea, 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 Overlea, MD

This is one driving day of about 115.4 miles and 2h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Overlea, 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ridgely, 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ridgely, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.7 miles from Overlea, 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 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 95 South: New York, Baltimore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 33 Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: New York, Baltim...

1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 South: Baltimore

4.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway toward I 895 South: Annapolis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 62 Toward I 895 South: Annapolis

13.3 mi into trip | ~19m in | Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Keep slight right at fork onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie

22.1 mi into trip | ~32m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.13 one way

$38.26 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$20.95	$41.91
premium	$4.93	$22.38	$44.76
diesel	$5.61	$25.48	$50.96

Estimated Tolls: $0.50

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (7.1 mi) $0.50

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.6	$12.12	$5.54
Efficient EV	28.9	$10.10	$4.62
EV Truck/SUV	46.2	$16.16	$7.39

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (65% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Overlea, MD

Morning in Overlea on Tuesday

Local time

7:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salisbury, MD

Morning in Salisbury on Tuesday

Local time

7:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ridgely, 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

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 46m 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 115.4

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 115.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is primarily surface roads, with only about 11% spent on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 19.1 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to navigate through various towns and local traffic, as the profile is mostly surface roads, rather than long, uninterrupted highway cruising. This means more opportunities to notice local businesses and residential areas along the way.

Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

39 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 1.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 22 significant decision points across 115.4 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: at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

223 ft 10 ft

Total Climb

77 ft

Total Descent

275 ft

Highest Point

223 ft

Elevation Range

213 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Overlea, MD and Salisbury, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie and Rehoboth.

Annapolis

13.3 mi in | ~19m | via Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Glen Burnie

13.3 mi in | ~19m | via Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Rehoboth

50.5 mi in | ~1h 13m | via US 50

About the Cities

Arriving in Salisbury, MD

Full guide →

Salisbury is the largest city on the Eastern Shore (Maryland), best known for its eponymous university .

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 46m. Total distance: 115.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 46m 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.

Expect about $0.50 in tolls one way, starting with Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 — 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 Overlea, 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

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Overlea, MD

Salisbury, MD

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 46m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

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

About the Cities

Arriving in Salisbury, MD

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

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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