We live near the intersection of Interstates 70 and 81 and make the trip to the Assateague area frequently. From my experience, the East Coast is a piece of cake compared to Chicago. You won't have any problems. Mapquest is good. So is the MD 32 alternative. MD32 to I97 will bypass the congested MD2 section and is a little less traveled. After a short stretch of 2 lane (which usually travels at interstate speeds) it opens up to 4 lane interstate type highway all the way to I97. Be careful at the toll booths at the Bay bridge. Stay out of the dedicated EZPass lanes on the left even if you have IPass. The 3 left lanes will put you on the newer bridge with 2 way traffic. The other bridge is 2 lane one way. Not a big deal but I prefer the one way traffic when towing. Traffic backs up at the toll booths on Friday nights in the Summer but crossing between 9A and 2P is usually no problem. Hope you enjoy Assateague.
