How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Salisbury, MD?
The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Salisbury, MD is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gwynn Oak and Salisbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Salisbury.
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Start on the route
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
54 m · 12 sec · Haddon Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillsdale Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road
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Turn slight right onto West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Forest Park Avenue
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Continue on Ingleside Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue
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Turn right onto Baltimore National Pike
2671 ft · 56 sec · Baltimore National Pike
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Take the ramp left toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
2015 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
3143 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Arundel Expressway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway
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Turn left onto Ritchie Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway
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Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
919 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Legion Road
86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road
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Turn right onto Shore Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway
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Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.3 mi · 7 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Vine Street
73 m · 7 sec · West Vine Street
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Continue on West Vine Street
525 ft · 17 sec · West Vine Street
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Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwynn Oak and Salisbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gwynn Oak and Mostly Cloudy near Salisbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Salisbury?
The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 miles from Gwynn Oak and 58.8 miles from Salisbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.71 one way or $33.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gwynn Oak and Mostly Cloudy near Salisbury.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 89.28 mi (143.68 km).
#1 Gwynn Oak
A census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 47,092 |
| Coordinates | 39.3326100, -76.6927500 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salisbury
City in southeastern Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.3606700, -75.5993700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-75.599474, 38.360648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.81 | $37.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.46 | $48.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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