How far is Crofton, MD from Salisbury, MD?

The driving distance from Crofton, MD to Salisbury, MD is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
98.66 mi
02h 21m
Flight
73.53 mi
118.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.53 mi
Kilometers
118.33 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.66 mi
Kilometers
158.77 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Sat, Apr 11, 11:39 PM EDT
Return by in Crofton
Sun, Apr 12, 2:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crofton
2026-04-11T21:18
Arrive Salisbury
Sat, Apr 11, 11:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crofton
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 Crofton
49.3 mi
01h 10m
To Salisbury
49.3 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stratton Road

    104 m · 20 sec · Stratton Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Swinburne Avenue

    1210 ft · 58 sec · Swinburne Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Crofton Parkway

    2575 ft · 1 min · Crofton Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Layton Street

    1121 ft · 33 sec · Layton Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Davidsonville Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Davidsonville Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    2496 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  18. 18

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

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  19. 19

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 7 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Vine Street

    73 m · 7 sec · West Vine Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West Vine Street

    525 ft · 17 sec · West Vine Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crofton 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 22%
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 19%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 15%
John Hanson Highway
7.72 mi · 8%
Seashore Highway
7.51 mi · 8%
US 50 East
7.42 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

21.6 mi · 00h 30m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
73.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 10m from Crofton
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crofton and Sunny near Salisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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 49.3 miles from Crofton and 49.3 miles from Salisbury.

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

The direct path is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crofton 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 Crofton and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 73.53 mi (118.33 km).

Crofton

#1 Crofton

Census place in Maryland, USA

Population27,348
Coordinates39.0017800, -76.6874700
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Salisbury

#2 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

Population33,017
Coordinates38.3606700, -75.5993700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Crofton (-76.68747, 39.00178)
End: Salisbury (-75.59937, 38.36067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.18 L · about $14.22
Round trip
$28.44
6.96 gal · 26.36 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.22 $28.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.00 $32.01
Premium $4.95 $17.24 $34.48
Diesel $5.98 $20.81 $41.62

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Crofton and Salisbury. The current time is 21:18:11.

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.