How far is Ocean Pines, MD from Salisbury, MD?
The driving distance from Ocean Pines, MD to Salisbury, MD is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Pines and Salisbury.
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Start on Harbor Mist Circle
37 m · 7 sec · Harbor Mist Circle
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Turn right onto Newport Drive
675 ft · 35 sec · Newport Drive
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Turn left onto Windjammer Road
1389 ft · 1 min · Windjammer Road
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Turn right onto Capetown Road
718 ft · 32 sec · Capetown Road
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Turn left onto Ocean Parkway
1.1 mi · 3 min · Ocean Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Race Track Road
1535 ft · 35 sec · Race Track Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 90 West
1419 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean City Expressway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Ocean City Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
14.4 mi · 20 min · Ocean Gateway
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Continue on East Salisbury Parkway
2677 ft · 40 sec · East Salisbury Parkway
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Continue on East Salisbury Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Salisbury Parkway
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Turn slight left onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Snow Hill Road
1067 ft · 22 sec · Snow Hill Road
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Turn right onto East Carroll Street
938 ft · 25 sec · East Carroll Street
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Turn left onto Eastern Shore Drive
1010 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Shore Drive
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Turn right onto East Vine Street
684 ft · 22 sec · East 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 Ocean Pines and Salisbury.
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.
Ocean Gateway
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
14.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Ocean Pines and Sunny near Salisbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ocean Pines to Salisbury?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Willards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Ocean Pines and 13.2 miles from Salisbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ocean Pines and Sunny near Salisbury.
Stop Ideas Near Willards
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Ocean Pines, MD
Ocean City, MD
Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Pines and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 24.15 mi (38.86 km).
#1 Ocean Pines
Census designated place
| Population | 11,710 |
| Coordinates | 38.3953900, -75.1557400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: Salisbury (-75.59937, 38.36067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
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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