How far is Maryland City, MD from Salisbury, MD?

The driving distance from Maryland City, MD to Salisbury, MD is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.55 mi
02h 36m
Flight
82.87 mi
133.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.87 mi
Kilometers
133.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.55 mi
Kilometers
174.69 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Sun, Apr 19, 12:41 AM EDT
Return by in Maryland City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland City
2026-04-18T22:05
Arrive Salisbury
Sun, Apr 19, 12:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maryland City
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 Maryland City
54.2 mi
01h 18m
To Salisbury
54.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryland City and Salisbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Vale Summit South

    140 m · 22 sec · Vale Summit South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wye Mills South

    683 ft · 36 sec · Wye Mills South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Yellow Springs South

    1967 ft · 1 min · Yellow Springs South

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Crumpton South

    99 m · 20 sec · Crumpton South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Line Avenue

    67 m · 11 sec · Old Line Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Greensboro South

    80 m · 13 sec · Greensboro South

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Annapolis Road

    624 ft · 25 sec · Old Annapolis Road

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Red Clay Road

    1033 ft · 34 sec · Red Clay Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Laurel Fort Meade Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward MD 32 East: Odenton

    1660 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    8.3 mi · 11 min · Patuxent Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · John Hanson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  26. 26

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

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  27. 27

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 7 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Vine Street

    73 m · 7 sec · West Vine Street

  32. 32

    Continue on West Vine Street

    525 ft · 17 sec · West Vine Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryland City 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
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 20%
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 17%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 14%
Patuxent Freeway
14.3 mi · 13%
US 50 East
8.17 mi · 8%
Seashore Highway
7.51 mi · 7%
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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
82.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 18m from Maryland City
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maryland City and Mostly Sunny near Salisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maryland City to Salisbury?

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 54.2 miles from Maryland City and 54.3 miles from Salisbury.

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

The direct path is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maryland City and Mostly 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 Maryland City and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 82.87 mi (133.36 km).

Maryland City

#1 Maryland City

Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population16,093
Coordinates39.0920500, -76.8177500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Salisbury

#2 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

Population33,017
Coordinates38.3606700, -75.5993700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryland City (-76.81775, 39.09205)
End: Salisbury (-75.59937, 38.36067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.5 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.30
7.66 gal · 29 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.65 $31.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.61 $35.23
Premium $4.95 $18.97 $37.95
Diesel $5.98 $22.90 $45.81

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland City and Salisbury. The current time is 22:05:37.

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.