How far is Lake Shore, MD from Salisbury, MD?

The driving distance from Lake Shore, MD to Salisbury, MD is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.22 mi
02h 19m
Flight
70.26 mi
113.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.26 mi
Kilometers
113.08 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.22 mi
Kilometers
154.85 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Thu, Apr 16, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Shore
Thu, Apr 16, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Shore
2026-04-15T21:58
Arrive Salisbury
Thu, Apr 16, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Shore
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ridgely
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Lake Shore
48.1 mi
01h 09m
To Salisbury
48.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Shore and Salisbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Shore and Salisbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Mountain Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mountain Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Magothy Bridge Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Magothy Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

    919 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 7 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Vine Street

    73 m · 7 sec · West Vine Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Vine Street

    525 ft · 17 sec · West Vine Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Shore and Salisbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 20%
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 20%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 15%
Seashore Highway
7.51 mi · 8%
US 50 East
7.12 mi · 7%
North Salisbury Boulevard
7.05 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

19.1 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgely
01h 09m from Lake Shore
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Shore and Mostly Clear near Salisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Shore to Salisbury?

The road trip is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km) and usually takes 02h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ridgely is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Lake Shore and 48.2 miles from Salisbury.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Shore and Mostly Clear near Salisbury.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgely

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ridgely, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgely.

BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

22 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

31 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Dover, Delaware

38 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

45 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Shore and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 70.26 mi (113.08 km).

Lake Shore

#1 Lake Shore

City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population19,477
Coordinates39.1070500, -76.4849600
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Salisbury

#2 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

Population33,017
Coordinates38.3606700, -75.5993700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Shore (-76.48496, 39.10705)
End: Salisbury (-75.59937, 38.36067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.85 L · about $13.85
Round trip
$27.70
6.78 gal · 25.7 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.85 $27.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.59 $31.18
Premium $4.95 $16.79 $33.59
Diesel $5.98 $20.27 $40.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Shore and Salisbury. The current time is 21:58:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.