Trip from Rosedale, 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

111.8 mi

180 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 32 min

4 AM

2h 31m ★

6 AM

2h 42m

8 AM

3h 3m

10 AM

2h 50m

12 PM

2h 47m

3 PM

2h 51m

5 PM

3h 2m

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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Rosedale, MD

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Salisbury, MD

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Trip Overview

Rosedale, MD to Salisbury, MD is 111.8 miles and takes about 2h 42m via Blue Star Memorial Highway and Sussex Highway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and within Maryland. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and local road navigation, rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. Given the relatively short duration and manageable distance, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace and flexibility.

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

55.9 miles from Rosedale, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m 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
North Salisbury Boulevard	7.1 mi	11m
US 50	6.9 mi	9m
Queen Anne Highway	6.2 mi	8m
Governor Ritchie Highway	6.1 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 19.1 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on MD 7

0.8 mi · 2 min · Philadelphia Road

Turn left onto MD 7

174 ft · 7 sec · 66th Street

Turn right onto US 40

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Pulaski Highway

Continue on US 40

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Pulaski Highway

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 45 sec

Toward Moravia Road

Turn straight onto Moravia Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Moravia Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 895 Toll South: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Merge onto I 895

3.4 mi · 4 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

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

With a drive time of just under three hours, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day, so you have the flexibility to leave whenever you're ready. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. While the longest stretch without a turn is 19.1 miles, plan for a potential stop around that mark if you need a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is only $18; it's wise to top off before heading out from Rosedale to ensure you have ample fuel for the local road segments.

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 55.9 miles from Rosedale, MD, or about 1h 21m 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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.9 miles or 1h 21m 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 12m

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 Rosedale, 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 Rosedale, MD

This is one driving day of about 111.8 miles and 2h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Rosedale, 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

56 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 55.9 miles from Rosedale, 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 9.7 and 47 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9.7 mi into trip | ~15m 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

11.4 mi into trip | ~18m in | Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Keep slight left at fork onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

13.8 mi into trip | ~22m in | MD 270 / East Furnace Branch Road

Turn left onto MD 270 / East Furnace Branch Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

18.5 mi into trip | ~28m 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

47 mi into trip | ~1h 9m 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

$18.54 one way

$37.07 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$20.30	$40.60
premium	$4.93	$21.68	$43.36
diesel	$5.61	$24.68	$49.37

Estimated Tolls: $0.39

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (5.5 mi) $0.39

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

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.5	$11.74	$5.37
Efficient EV	28	$9.78	$4.47
EV Truck/SUV	44.7	$15.65	$7.16

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% 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

Rosedale, MD

Late night in Rosedale on Sunday

Local time

4:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salisbury, MD

Late night in Salisbury on Sunday

Local time

4:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ridgely, MD

56 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

3 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.

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 111.8

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 111.8

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 offers a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with only 12% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating local roads, including stretches on the Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, and Shore Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.1 miles along the Blue Star Memorial Highway. Be prepared for more frequent adjustments and varied road conditions as you transition between different local thoroughfares.

Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

40 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 9.7 miles in near Harbor Tunnel Throughway.

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 111.8 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 9.7 miles (Harbor Tunnel Throughway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (Harbor Tunnel Throughway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (MD 270 / East Furnace Branch Road): 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 Rosedale, MD and Salisbury, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie and Rehoboth.

Annapolis

9.7 mi in | ~15m | via Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Glen Burnie

9.7 mi in | ~15m | via Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Rehoboth

47 mi in | ~1h 9m | via US 50

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 111.8 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 19.1 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.39 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Rosedale, 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

Rosedale, MD

Salisbury, MD

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 42m 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?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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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