How far is Chillum, MD from Salisbury, MD?

The driving distance from Chillum, MD to Salisbury, MD is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
115.13 mi
02h 42m
Flight
85.85 mi
138.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.85 mi
Kilometers
138.17 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.13 mi
Kilometers
185.29 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in Chillum
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chillum
2026-04-23T01:50
Arrive Salisbury
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chillum
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 Chillum
57.5 mi
01h 21m
To Salisbury
57.6 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riggs Road

    1129 ft · 21 sec · Riggs Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Chillum Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Chillum Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 34th Street

    638 ft · 27 sec · 34th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Windom Road

    1551 ft · 47 sec · Windom Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 38th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 38th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 38th Avenue

    1106 ft · 30 sec · 38th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bladensburg Road

    2859 ft · 1 min · Bladensburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bladensburg Road

    789 ft · 13 sec · Bladensburg Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Annapolis Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Annapolis Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Landover Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Landover Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50: Annapolis, Washington

    41 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Annapolis

    2023 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    21.7 mi · 26 min · John Hanson Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 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 Chillum 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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
21.7 mi · 19%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 19%
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 16%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 13%
Seashore Highway
7.51 mi · 7%
US 50 East
7.33 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

21.7 mi · 00h 26m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 21m from Chillum
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chillum and Sunny near Salisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 57.5 miles from Chillum and 57.6 miles from Salisbury.

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

The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chillum and Sunny 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 Chillum and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 85.85 mi (138.17 km).

Chillum

#1 Chillum

Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population33,513
Coordinates38.9637200, -76.9908100
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Salisbury

#2 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

Population33,017
Coordinates38.3606700, -75.5993700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Chillum (-76.99081, 38.96372)
End: Salisbury (-75.59937, 38.36067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.38 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.18
8.12 gal · 30.76 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.59 $33.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.67 $37.34
Premium $4.95 $20.11 $40.23
Diesel $5.98 $24.28 $48.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chillum and Salisbury. The current time is 01:50:10.

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.