The Route

The Route

The Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway stretches 419 miles from the upper Eastern Shore in Cecil County to its lower shore terminus at Smith Island. Choose one of the 3 stages or explore the full route. Are you ready? Let’s get away from it all and go back in time, exploring historic waterfront villages, pristine waterways, and the serenity of nature’s beauty.

Covertible with the top down driving

The Full Route

199 stops
1233 miles
8 hr 30 min est. drive time
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Boat along the C&D Canal

Upper Shore

61 stops
139 miles
4 hr est. drive time
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Harbor at St. Michael's

Mid-Shore

79 stops
139 miles
4 hr est. drive time
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People kayaking

Lower Shore

59 stops
46 miles
4 hr est. drive time
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