Right Around the Corner | 3 Coastal Maryland Drives

Jan 21, 2016

Maryland’s mountains, forests, and fields are all terrific fodder for a scenic journey through the state, but coastal drives have a charm all their own, and these are the three best ones for anyone living in Maryland.

Chesapeake Country National Scenic Byway

The first ever nationally designated scenic byway in Maryland, this 85-mile path takes about two to three hours to drive, but for a full experience of the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay, we recommend planning a weekend with a few hotel stops in the cities that interest you most. The basic path begins in Stevensville, makes a backwards C route to Rock Hall, and then back a ways and north all the way to Chesapeake City.

First, you may want to check out the serene beaches of Terrapin Nature Park before you leave Kent Island. Stop by the visitor venter as you leave Stevenson, if you want more ideas of where to stop. The drive on MD 18 and MD 213 will take you to Kent Narrows, and then Church Hill, known for its beautiful vineyards. Moving along 213, you’ll cross Chester River Bridge and reach Chestertown, eventually Georgetown, and finally Chesapeake City, home to historic districts, calm canals, and horse-drawn carriage tours.

Cape to Cape

Cape to Cape is a 120-mile north to south three state drive, starting in Cape Henlopen in Delaware, cutting down along the Atlantic coast of Maryland, and ending in Chincoteague at the easternmost part of Virginia. Along the journey, you’ll see

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