Traveling from Salisbury to Crofton covers 99.7 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 22 minutes. This trip serves perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $17 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly excursion within Maryland. Because the route stays entirely within the Northeast region, you won't experience significant shifts in climate or landscape. It is a manageable journey that allows you to reach your destination without excessive time behind the wheel. Use this route if you are looking for a practical, direct connection between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.8 miles from Salisbury, 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
Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi
39m
Sussex Highway
19.3 mi
26m
Shore Highway
17.4 mi
24m
Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
9m
John Hanson Highway
7.4 mi
9m
Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
8m
South Salisbury Boulevard
4 mi
7m
North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Ocean Gateway
— 28.5 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury, MD and Crofton, MD.
1
Start on this road
76 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto West Vine Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·West Vine Street
3
Turn left onto US 13 BUS
4.0 mi·7 min·South Salisbury Boulevard
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 13
3.1 mi·3 min·North Salisbury Boulevard
5
Continue on US 13
19 mi·26 min·Sussex Highway
6
Take the exit
166 ft·5 sec
7
Continue on Rifle Range Road
0.1 mi·18 sec·Rifle Range Road
8
Turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business
1.0 mi·1 min·South Main Street
9
Turn left onto DE 404 Business
0.4 mi·45 sec·Market Street
10
Turn right onto DE 404 Business
7.5 mi·9 min·Seashore Highway
11
Continue on MD 404
17 mi·24 min·Shore Highway
12
Continue on MD 404
6.2 mi·8 min·Queen Anne Highway
13
Take the exit
527 ft·14 sec
14
Merge onto US 50
29 mi·39 min·Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
7.4 mi·9 min·John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 16Toward MD 424: Davidsonville Road, Crofton, DavidsonvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto MD 424
2.9 mi·5 min·Davidsonville Road
18
Turn left onto Layton Street
0.2 mi·35 sec·Layton Street
Use the left lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto Crofton Parkway
0.5 mi·1 min·Crofton Parkway
20
Turn right onto Swinburne Avenue
0.2 mi·55 sec·Swinburne Avenue
21
Turn right onto Stratton Road
341 ft·15 sec·Stratton Road
22
Arrive at destination
Stratton Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. With no scheduled stops required for the 2-hour and 22-minute duration, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to plan for lengthy breaks. Ensure your fuel tank is ready for the roughly $17 expenditure before you head out to avoid mid-trip errands. Stay alert during the turn-heavy sections, particularly when transitioning between Ocean Gateway, Sussex Highway, and Shore Highway. Keeping a steady pace on those local roads will help you navigate the route comfortably without feeling rushed.
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 49.8 miles from Salisbury, MD, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 49.8 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 Crofton, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Salisbury, 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 Salisbury, MD
This is one driving day of about 99.7 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Salisbury, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ocean Gateway for about 28.5 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 0 and 98.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Vine Street
Turn left onto West Vine Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 13 BUS / South Salisbury Boulevard
Turn left onto US 13 BUS / South Salisbury Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
59.3 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|US 50 / Ocean Gateway
Merge onto US 50 / Ocean Gateway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
95.2 mi into trip|~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward MD 424: Davidsonville Road, Crofton, Davidsonville
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 16
Toward MD 424: Davidsonville Road, Crofton, Dav...
6
98.7 mi into trip|~2h 19m in|Layton Street
Turn left onto Layton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.53 one way
$33.06 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$18.10
$36.21
premium
$4.93
$19.34
$38.67
diesel
$5.61
$22.01
$44.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.9 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
29.9
0
$10.47
$4.79
Efficient EV
24.9
0
$8.72
$3.99
EV Truck/SUV
39.9
0
$13.96
$6.38
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
Salisbury, MD
Late night
in Salisbury on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Crofton, MD
Late night
in Crofton on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Boonsboro, MD
50 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 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...
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 grind, as this route contains no highway-only stretches. You will navigate via Ocean Gateway, Sussex Highway, and Shore Highway, requiring your full attention at various intersections. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 28.5 miles on Ocean Gateway, which provides a brief reprieve from the frequent turns found elsewhere. Because the highway share is 0%, the pace is dictated by local roads rather than high-speed lanes. Prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network throughout the entire trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.5 mi on Ocean Gateway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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 early in the drive near West Vine Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 99.7 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: near the start (West Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 13 BUS / South Salisbury Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 59.3 miles (US 50 / Ocean Gateway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
116 ft0 ft
Total Climb
231 ft
Total Descent
155 ft
Highest Point
116 ft
~95.5 mi in
Elevation Range
116 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 99.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.5 miles on Ocean Gateway. 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 Crofton, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 13 BUS / South Salisbury Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 59.3 miles (US 50 / Ocean Gateway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crofton, MD before heading back.
