How far is Dundalk, MD from Salisbury, MD?

The driving distance from Dundalk, MD to Salisbury, MD is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
110.86 mi
02h 42m
Flight
79 mi
127.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79 mi
Kilometers
127.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.86 mi
Kilometers
178.41 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Wed, Apr 15, 8:55 PM EDT
Return by in Dundalk
Wed, Apr 15, 11:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dundalk
2026-04-15T18:13
Arrive Salisbury
Wed, Apr 15, 8:55 PM 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
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dundalk
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 Dundalk
55.4 mi
01h 21m
To Salisbury
55.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dundalk Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Dundalk Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boston Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Boston Street

  3. 3

    Continue on O'Donnell Street Cutoff

    2712 ft · 1 min · O'Donnell Street Cutoff

  4. 4

    Continue on I 895 Toll South

    1146 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  6. 6

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Ritchie Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road

    2031 ft · 36 sec · East Furnace Branch Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 10 South

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    4 mi · 5 min · Arundel Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  16. 16

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

    919 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  18. 18

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

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  27. 27

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

    2366 ft · 48 sec · Market Street

  28. 28

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 7 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Vine Street

    73 m · 7 sec · West Vine Street

  33. 33

    Continue on West Vine Street

    525 ft · 17 sec · West Vine Street

  34. 34

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dundalk 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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 17%
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 17%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 13%
Seashore Highway
7.51 mi · 7%
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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 21m from Dundalk
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dundalk and Mostly Clear near Salisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.4 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 55.4 miles from Dundalk and 55.4 miles from Salisbury.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.98 one way or $31.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dundalk and Mostly Clear 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 Dundalk and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 79 mi (127.14 km).

Dundalk

#1 Dundalk

Census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Population63,597
Coordinates39.2506600, -76.5205200
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Salisbury

#2 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

Population33,017
Coordinates38.3606700, -75.5993700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Dundalk (-76.52052, 39.25066)
End: Salisbury (-75.59937, 38.36067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.81 L · about $15.98
Round trip
$31.95
7.82 gal · 29.62 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.98 $31.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.98 $35.96
Premium $4.95 $19.37 $38.74
Diesel $5.98 $23.38 $46.76

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dundalk and Salisbury. The current time is 18:13:28.

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.