How far is Salisbury, MD from Aberdeen, MD?

The driving distance from Salisbury, MD to Aberdeen, MD is about 122 miles (196.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85 miles (136.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.04 mi
02h 44m
Flight
84.98 mi
136.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.98 mi
Kilometers
136.77 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.04 mi
Kilometers
196.41 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Sat, Apr 11, 8:46 PM EDT
Return by in Salisbury
Sat, Apr 11, 11:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salisbury
2026-04-11T18:01
Arrive Aberdeen
Sat, Apr 11, 8:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

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

Town of the United States

From Salisbury
61 mi
01h 22m
To Aberdeen
61 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Vine Street

    766 ft · 29 sec · West Vine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Salisbury Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · South Salisbury Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Sussex Highway

    26.7 mi · 37 min · Sussex Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Dupont Highway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · South Dupont Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge

    555 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark

    1256 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on DE 72 North

    106 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Wrangle Hill Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pulaski Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Pulaski Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Pulaski Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    13.6 mi · 20 min · Pulaski Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Philadelphia Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Philadelphia Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Bel Air Avenue

    63 m · 6 sec · West Bel Air Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bel Air Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salisbury and Aberdeen.

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
34 mi · 28%
Sussex Highway
26.7 mi · 22%
Pulaski Highway
25.6 mi · 21%
South Dupont Highway
21.1 mi · 17%
South Salisbury Boulevard
3.95 mi · 3%
Wrangle Hill Road
3.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

27.6 mi · 00h 32m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
85 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marydel
01h 22m from Salisbury
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Salisbury and Sunny near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Marydel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Salisbury and 61 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 85 miles (136.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salisbury and Sunny near Aberdeen.

Stop Ideas Near Marydel

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

19 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

43 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

46 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

57 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 84.98 mi (136.77 km).

Salisbury

#1 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

Population33,017
Coordinates38.3606700, -75.5993700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Harford County, Maryland, United States

Population15,964
Coordinates39.5095600, -76.1641200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Salisbury (-75.59937, 38.36067)
End: Aberdeen (-76.16412, 39.50956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.3 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
8.62 gal · 32.6 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.82 $39.64
Premium $4.95 $21.35 $42.70
Diesel $5.98 $25.77 $51.55

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Salisbury and Aberdeen. The current time is 18:01:28.

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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.