How far is Odenton, MD from Salisbury, MD?

The driving distance from Odenton, MD to Salisbury, MD is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
100.31 mi
02h 23m
Flight
77.58 mi
124.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.58 mi
Kilometers
124.86 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.31 mi
Kilometers
161.44 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in Odenton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Odenton
2026-04-22T20:20
Arrive Salisbury
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Odenton
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 Odenton
50.1 mi
01h 11m
To Salisbury
50.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Piney Orchard Parkway

    13 m · 8 sec · Piney Orchard Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Odenton Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Odenton Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sappington Station Road

    72 m · 5 sec · Sappington Station Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Sappington Station Road

    1748 ft · 46 sec · Sappington Station Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Burns Crossing Road

    1504 ft · 36 sec · Burns Crossing Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward MD 32 East

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Patuxent Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · John Hanson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  13. 13

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

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  22. 22

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

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 7 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Vine Street

    73 m · 7 sec · West Vine Street

  28. 28

    Continue on West Vine Street

    525 ft · 17 sec · West Vine Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Odenton 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 22%
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 19%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 15%
Patuxent Freeway
8.63 mi · 9%
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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
77.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 11m from Odenton
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Odenton 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 Odenton to Salisbury?

The road trip is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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 50.1 miles from Odenton and 50.2 miles from Salisbury.

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

The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.46 one way or $28.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Odenton and Mostly Cloudy 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 Odenton and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 77.58 mi (124.86 km).

Odenton

#1 Odenton

Census designated place

Population37,132
Coordinates39.0840000, -76.7002500
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Salisbury

#2 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

Population33,017
Coordinates38.3606700, -75.5993700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Odenton (-76.70025, 39.084)
End: Salisbury (-75.59937, 38.36067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.4 L · about $14.46
Round trip
$28.93
7.08 gal · 26.8 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.46 $28.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.28 $32.56
Premium $4.95 $17.54 $35.07
Diesel $5.98 $21.17 $42.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Odenton and Salisbury. The current time is 20:20:41.

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.