How far is Baltimore, MD from Salisbury, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Salisbury, MD is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.68 mi
02h 07m
Flight
84.25 mi
135.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.25 mi
Kilometers
135.59 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.68 mi
Kilometers
186.17 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Wed, Apr 22, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in Baltimore
Wed, Apr 22, 5:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-04-22T13:10
Arrive Salisbury
Wed, Apr 22, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baltimore
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hillsboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Baltimore
54.7 mi
01h 03m
To Salisbury
61 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and Salisbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Salisbury.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fayette Street

    1216 ft · 39 sec · East Fayette Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Fayette Street

    2068 ft · 1 min · West Fayette Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Greene Street

    1919 ft · 47 sec · North Greene Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

    3143 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Arundel Expressway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

    919 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 7 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Vine Street

    73 m · 7 sec · West Vine Street

  30. 30

    Continue on West Vine Street

    525 ft · 17 sec · West Vine Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and Salisbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 17%
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 16%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 13%
Seashore Highway
7.51 mi · 6%
US 50 East
7.12 mi · 6%
North Salisbury Boulevard
7.05 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

19.1 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 03m from Baltimore
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Baltimore and Mostly Cloudy near Salisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Salisbury?

The road trip is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Baltimore and 61 miles from Salisbury.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Baltimore and Mostly Cloudy near Salisbury.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hillsboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.

BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

16 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

27 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

41 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Dover, Delaware

44 mi away
716 South Governors Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 84.25 mi (135.59 km).

Baltimore

#1 Baltimore

The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Population586,131
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Salisbury

#2 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

Population33,017
Coordinates38.3606700, -75.5993700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)
End: (-75.599474, 38.360648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.45 L · about $16.67
Round trip
$33.34
8.16 gal · 30.9 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.67 $33.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.76 $37.53
Premium $4.95 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $5.98 $24.40 $48.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Baltimore and Salisbury. The current time is 13:10:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.