How far is North Bethesda, MD from Salisbury, MD?

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Salisbury, MD is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
125.5 mi
02h 28m
Flight
94.58 mi
152.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.58 mi
Kilometers
152.21 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.5 mi
Kilometers
201.98 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 AM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-04-19T01:28
Arrive Salisbury
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Bethesda
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
Grasonville
MD

Census designated place

From North Bethesda
62.4 mi
01h 14m
To Salisbury
63.1 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Salisbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 9 sec · Tudor Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 21 sec · Tudor Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 17 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nicholson Lane

    1767 ft · 59 sec · Nicholson Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rockville Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Rockville Pike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    1690 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    16.1 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  11. 11

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

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  20. 20

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

    2366 ft · 48 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 7 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Vine Street

    73 m · 7 sec · West Vine Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West Vine Street

    525 ft · 17 sec · West Vine Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 17%
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 15%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 15%
Capital Beltway
16.1 mi · 13%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 12%
US 50 East
7.95 mi · 6%
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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grasonville
01h 14m from North Bethesda
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda to Salisbury?

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from North Bethesda and 63.1 miles from Salisbury.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grasonville

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

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

BUS

Kent Island, MD

3 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

21 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

46 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

49 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 94.58 mi (152.21 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Salisbury

#2 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

Population33,017
Coordinates38.3606700, -75.5993700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Tudor Lane (-77.119003, 39.044548)
End: (-75.599474, 38.360648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.76 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
8.86 gal · 33.52 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.37 $40.75
Premium $4.95 $21.95 $43.89
Diesel $5.98 $26.49 $52.98

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 North Bethesda and Salisbury. The current time is 01:28:17.

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.