How far is Salisbury, MD from Brunswick, MD?

The driving distance from Salisbury, MD to Brunswick, MD is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
164.21 mi
03h 40m
Flight
127.51 mi
205.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.51 mi
Kilometers
205.2 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.21 mi
Kilometers
264.27 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Thu, Oct 15, 4:36 PM EDT
Return by in Salisbury
Thu, Oct 15, 8:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salisbury
2026-10-15T12:56
Arrive Brunswick
Thu, Oct 15, 4:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salisbury
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cape Saint Claire
MD

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

From Salisbury
82 mi
01h 50m
To Brunswick
82.1 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    51 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Rifle Range Road

    673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Shore Highway

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    527 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

    26.1 mi · 37 min · Ocean Gateway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North

    1913 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    3 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg

    1716 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg

    1802 ft · 35 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Jefferson National Pike

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson National Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Jefferson National Pike

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 180: Petersville

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 5 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Jefferson Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Pike

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Petersville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Petersville Road

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Petersville Road

    56 m · 7 sec · Petersville Road

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road

    2075 ft · 51 sec · Petersville Road

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Petersville Road

    59 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road

    28 m · 10 sec · Petersville Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Petersville Road

    22 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Petersville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
6 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
34.8 mi · 21%
Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 16%
Sussex Highway
19.4 mi · 12%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
17.5 mi · 11%
Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 11%
Governor Ritchie Highway
8.04 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

26.1 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
127.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Saint Claire
01h 50m from Salisbury
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Salisbury and Rain Showers Likely near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Salisbury and 82.1 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.55 one way or $49.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Salisbury and Rain Showers Likely near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Saint Claire, 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 Cape Saint Claire.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

20 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

38 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 127.51 mi (205.2 km).

Salisbury

#1 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

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

#2 Brunswick

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population6,652
Coordinates39.3142700, -77.6277700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Salisbury (-75.59937, 38.36067)
End: Brunswick (-77.62777, 39.31427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.93 L · about $24.55
Round trip
$49.10
11.58 gal · 43.86 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $24.55 $49.10
Mid-grade $4.84 $28.04 $56.07
Premium $5.15 $29.80 $59.59
Diesel $6.36 $36.84 $73.67

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Salisbury and Brunswick. The current time is 12:56:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.