How far is Salisbury, MD from Lake Shore, MD?
The driving distance from Salisbury, MD to Lake Shore, MD is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and Lake Shore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Lake Shore.
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Start on the route
23 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto West Vine Street
766 ft · 29 sec · West Vine Street
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Turn left onto South Salisbury Boulevard
4 mi · 7 min · South Salisbury Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Continue on Sussex Highway
19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway
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Take the exit slight left
51 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Rifle Range Road
673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Take the exit slight right
527 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 37 min · Ocean Gateway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
5.8 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Turn right onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
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Turn right onto Magothy Bridge Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Magothy Bridge Road
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Turn slight right onto MD 100 East
546 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Turn straight onto Mountain Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mountain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salisbury and Lake Shore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ocean Gateway
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Salisbury and Sunny near Lake Shore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Lake Shore?
The road trip is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Salisbury and 48.8 miles from Lake Shore.
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 27.2 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Salisbury and Sunny near Lake Shore.
Stop Ideas Near Denton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Lake Shore. Straight-line distance: 70.26 mi (113.08 km).
#1 Salisbury
City in southeastern Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.3606700, -75.5993700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Shore
City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 19,477 |
| Coordinates | 39.1070500, -76.4849600 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Shore (-76.48496, 39.10705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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