How far is Fruitland, MD from Salisbury, MD?

The driving distance from Fruitland, MD to Salisbury, MD is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.15 mi
00h 07m
Flight
2.9 mi
4.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.9 mi
Kilometers
4.66 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.15 mi
Kilometers
5.07 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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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 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Thu, Oct 15, 4:52 PM EDT
Return by in Fruitland
Thu, Oct 15, 4:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fruitland
2026-10-15T16:44
Arrive Salisbury
Thu, Oct 15, 4:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fruitland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Hebron
MD

Town of the United States

From Fruitland
1.7 mi
00h 03m
To Salisbury
1.4 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 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 Fruitland and Salisbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto South Fruitland Boulevard

    67 m · 9 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard

    3253 ft · 1 min · South Fruitland Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on South Salisbury Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Salisbury Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    50 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto West College Avenue

    1125 ft · 32 sec · West College Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Division Street

    108 m · 10 sec · South Division Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Eastern Shore Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Eastern Shore Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Vine Street

    684 ft · 22 sec · East Vine Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Vine Street

    525 ft · 17 sec · West Vine Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
375 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Salisbury Boulevard
1.51 mi · 48%
Eastern Shore Drive
0.8 mi · 25%
South Fruitland Boulevard
0.66 mi · 21%
West College Avenue
0.21 mi · 7%
East Vine Street
0.13 mi · 4%
West Vine Street
0.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Salisbury Boulevard

Continue on South Salisbury Boulevard

1.51 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
2.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hebron
00h 03m from Fruitland
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Fruitland 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 Fruitland to Salisbury?

The road trip is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km) and usually takes 00h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Fruitland and 1.4 miles from Salisbury.

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

The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.47 one way or $0.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hebron

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hebron, 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 Hebron.

BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

9 mi away
350 Cypress St.
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

10 mi away
547E Riverside Drive
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

35 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Ocean Pines, MD

46 mi away
11011 Manklin Creek Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fruitland and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 2.9 mi (4.66 km).

Fruitland

#1 Fruitland

City in Maryland

Population5,326
Coordinates38.3220600, -75.6202000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Salisbury

#2 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

Population33,017
Coordinates38.3606700, -75.5993700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.619994, 38.322012)
End: (-75.599474, 38.360648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.11 gal
0.42 L · about $0.47
Round trip
$0.93
0.22 gal · 0.84 L
Estimated CO2
1 kg one way
Round trip: 2 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $0.47 $0.93
Mid-grade $4.84 $0.53 $1.07
Premium $5.15 $0.57 $1.13
Diesel $6.36 $0.70 $1.40

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 Fruitland and Salisbury. The current time is 16:44:43.

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.