How far is Olney, MD from Salisbury, MD?
The driving distance from Olney, MD to Salisbury, MD is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olney and Salisbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney and Salisbury.
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Start on Georgia Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn slight left onto MD 200 Toll East
152 m · 21 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward MD 200 Toll East
2116 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
4.4 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 650 South: White Oak
110 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
1019 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 30 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 Olney 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
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Olney and Sunny near Salisbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olney to Salisbury?
The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 63.9 miles from Olney and 63.8 miles from Salisbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.43 one way or $36.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olney and Sunny near Salisbury.
Stop Ideas Near Grasonville
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 Grasonville.
Kent Island, MD
Easton Airport, Maryland
Cambridge, Maryland
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 96.18 mi (154.78 km).
#1 Olney
Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America
| Population | 33,844 |
| Coordinates | 39.1531600, -77.0669200 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $18.43 | $36.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.34 | $44.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $26.97 | $53.94 |
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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