Salisbury, MD to Glenn Dale, MD is 106.7 miles and takes about 2h 30m via Ocean Gateway, Sussex Highway, and Shore Highway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a drive that primarily uses surface roads, making it a good option if you prefer to avoid extensive highway time. The relatively short distance and duration suggest this is a manageable same-day excursion.
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
53.3 miles from Salisbury, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m 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
John Hanson Highway
12.3 mi
14m
Seashore Highway
7.5 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 Glenn Dale, 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
12 mi·14 min·John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 11Toward MD 197: BowieUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
288 ft·9 sec
Toward MD 197: Bowie, Collington Road NorthUse the right lane.
18
Turn right onto MD 197
1.3 mi·2 min·Collington Road
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on MD 197
0.2 mi·24 sec·Laurel Bowie Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto MD 450
2.3 mi·4 min·Annapolis Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Bell Station Road
0.2 mi·34 sec·Bell Station Road
22
Turn right onto MD 193
1.9 mi·3 min·Glenn Dale Boulevard
23
Turn left onto MD 564
0.1 mi·21 sec·Lanham Severn Road
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right
186 ft·8 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 30m estimated drive time, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. The route has only one recommended stop, so you can choose to make it a quick break or bypass it if you're making good time. With a fuel cost estimated around $18, it's wise to ensure you have a full tank before leaving Salisbury, as this is a surface road route with frequent opportunities for local commerce but no major highway services. Pay attention to posted speed limits, as you'll be passing through various populated areas.
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 53.3 miles from Salisbury, MD, or about 1h 15m 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 23 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.3 miles or 1h 15m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glenn Dale, 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 106.7 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Salisbury, 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 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 100.5 — 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.
7
100.1 mi into trip|~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward MD 197: Bowie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward MD 197: Bowie
8
100.5 mi into trip|~2h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 197: Bowie, Collington Road North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward MD 197: Bowie, Collington Road North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.69 one way
$35.38 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$19.37
$38.75
premium
$4.93
$20.69
$41.39
diesel
$5.61
$23.56
$47.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
30 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
The Centre at Salisbury - Tesla Supercharger
Salisbury, MD
Tesla
16 DCFC
Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger
Grasonville, MD
Tesla
12 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Salisbury, MD
Tesla
8 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Seaford, DE
Tesla
8 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Grasonville, MD
Tesla
8 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Annapolis, MD
Tesla
8 DCFC
EVsmart - DPL - Salisbury University Academic Commons
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32
0
$11.20
$5.12
Efficient EV
26.7
0
$9.34
$4.27
EV Truck/SUV
42.7
0
$14.94
$6.83
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Glenn Dale, MD
Late night
in Glenn Dale on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Boonsboro, MD
53 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
1 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 30m 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.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
$20
near mile 106.7
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?
This route is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any limited-access highways. The longest continuous stretch without a turn or exit is 28.5 miles on Ocean Gateway. You'll be navigating through various towns and potentially encountering traffic lights and local intersections throughout the 106.7-mile drive. Expect a cruising pace that allows you to observe the local environment.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 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?
8/10
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 early in the drive near West Vine Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 106.7 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: 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.
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 Salisbury, MD to Glenn Dale, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Collington Road North along the way.
Collington Road North
100.5 mi in|~2h 19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 106.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m 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 Glenn Dale, 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: 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glenn Dale, MD before heading back.
