How far is Aberdeen, MD from Salisbury, MD?
The driving distance from Aberdeen, MD to Salisbury, MD is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85 miles (136.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Salisbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Salisbury.
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Start on West Bel Air Avenue
45 m · 5 sec · West Bel Air Avenue
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Turn left onto North Philadelphia Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · North Philadelphia Boulevard
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
25.5 mi · 38 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn right onto Wrangle Hill Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
1967 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector
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Turn left onto South Dupont Highway
21.2 mi · 27 min · South Dupont Highway
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Continue on Sussex Highway
26.7 mi · 36 min · Sussex Highway
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Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.3 mi · 7 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Vine Street
73 m · 7 sec · West Vine Street
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Continue on West Vine Street
525 ft · 17 sec · West Vine Street
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Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Salisbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Sunny leaving Aberdeen and Sunny near Salisbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Salisbury?
The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Marydel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Aberdeen and 75.4 miles from Salisbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85 miles (136.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aberdeen and Sunny near Salisbury.
Stop Ideas Near Marydel
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 Marydel.
Dover, Delaware
Easton Airport, Maryland
Kent Island, MD
Aberdeen
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 84.98 mi (136.77 km).
#1 Aberdeen
City in Harford County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 15,964 |
| Coordinates | 39.5095600, -76.1641200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salisbury
City in southeastern Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.3606700, -75.5993700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-75.599474, 38.360648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.65 | $39.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.12 | $44.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.83 | $47.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.76 | $57.53 |
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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