How far is Brunswick, MD from Salisbury, MD?

The driving distance from Brunswick, MD to Salisbury, MD is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.2 mi
02h 51m
Flight
127.51 mi
205.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.51 mi
Kilometers
205.2 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.2 mi
Kilometers
272.3 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30 PM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Thu, Oct 15, 9:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-10-15T15:38
Arrive Salisbury
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
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
Cape Saint Claire
MD

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

From Brunswick
80.9 mi
01h 26m
To Salisbury
88.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Petersville Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Petersville Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Petersville Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Petersville Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road

    2084 ft · 52 sec · Petersville Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Petersville Road

    40 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Petersville Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jefferson Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike

    8 mi · 9 min · Jefferson National Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore, Washington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    23 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

    2796 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1653 ft · 26 sec · Arundel Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  21. 21

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

    919 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  23. 23

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

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  32. 32

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

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  33. 33

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  36. 36

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 7 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn right onto West Vine Street

    73 m · 7 sec · West Vine Street

  38. 38

    Continue on West Vine Street

    525 ft · 17 sec · West Vine Street

  39. 39

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brunswick 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
40 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
30.1 mi · 18%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 11%
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 11%
MD 100 East
18.1 mi · 11%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 9%
Jefferson National Pike
7.98 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

23 mi · 00h 25m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
127.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Saint Claire
01h 26m from Brunswick
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brunswick and Rain Showers Likely near Salisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.9 miles from Brunswick and 88.3 miles from Salisbury.

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

The direct path is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.31 one way or $50.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brunswick and Rain Showers Likely near Salisbury.

Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Saint Claire, 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 Cape Saint Claire.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

20 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

38 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 127.51 mi (205.2 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population6,652
Coordinates39.3142700, -77.6277700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Salisbury

#2 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

Population33,017
Coordinates38.3606700, -75.5993700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: West B Street (-77.627743, 39.314239)
End: (-75.599474, 38.360648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.6 L · about $25.31
Round trip
$50.63
11.94 gal · 45.2 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $25.31 $50.63
Mid-grade $4.84 $28.91 $57.81
Premium $5.15 $30.72 $61.44
Diesel $6.36 $37.98 $75.96

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Salisbury. The current time is 15:38:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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