Maryland Route 589

Maryland Route 589 marker
Maryland Route 589
Racetrack Road
Map
Maryland Route 589 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by MDSHA
Length4.65 mi[1] (7.48 km)
Existed1935–present
Major junctions
South end US 50 at Grays Corner
Major intersections
North end US 113 / MD 575 in Showell
Location
CountryUnited States
StateMaryland
CountiesWorcester
Highway system
MD 588 MD 591

Maryland Route 589 (MD 589) is a state highway in the U.S. state of Maryland. Known as Racetrack Road, the state highway runs 4.65 miles (7.48 km) from U.S. Route 50 (US 50) at Grays Corner north to US 113 and MD 575 in Showell. MD 589 provides access to the planned community of Ocean Pines and Ocean Downs, a harness racing venue with a casino. The first portion of the state highway was constructed through Showell in 1935. MD 589 was completed to US 50 in 1949 and 1950.

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