How far is Pikesville, MD from Salisbury, MD?

The driving distance from Pikesville, MD to Salisbury, MD is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
117.81 mi
02h 49m
Flight
92.49 mi
148.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.49 mi
Kilometers
148.85 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.81 mi
Kilometers
189.6 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Wed, Apr 15, 9:03 PM EDT
Return by in Pikesville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pikesville
2026-04-15T18:13
Arrive Salisbury
Wed, Apr 15, 9:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pikesville
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
Centreville
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Pikesville
58.9 mi
01h 24m
To Salisbury
58.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    125 m · 34 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Sudbrook Lane

    54 m · 10 sec · East Sudbrook Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Reisterstown Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Reisterstown Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 695 South

    1981 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    16.7 mi · 23 min · Baltimore Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

    3143 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Arundel Expressway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

    919 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 27 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 Pikesville 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 16%
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 16%
Baltimore Beltway
16.7 mi · 14%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 13%
Seashore Highway
7.51 mi · 6%
US 50 East
7.12 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

19.1 mi · 00h 27m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centreville
01h 24m from Pikesville
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pikesville and Mostly Clear near Salisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pikesville to Salisbury?

The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Centreville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Pikesville and 58.9 miles from Salisbury.

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

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pikesville and Mostly Clear near Salisbury.

Stop Ideas Near Centreville

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

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

BUS

Kent Island, MD

17 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

26 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Dover, Delaware

48 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Aberdeen

53 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pikesville and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 92.49 mi (148.85 km).

Pikesville

#1 Pikesville

Location in Maryland

Population30,764
Coordinates39.3742700, -76.7224700
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Salisbury

#2 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

Population33,017
Coordinates38.3606700, -75.5993700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Pikesville (-76.72247, 39.37427)
End: Salisbury (-75.59937, 38.36067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.74 L · about $17.00
Round trip
$34.00
8.32 gal · 31.48 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.00 $34.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.13 $38.26
Premium $4.95 $20.61 $41.22
Diesel $5.98 $24.88 $49.75

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pikesville and Salisbury. The current time is 18:13:48.

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.