How far is Salisbury, MD from Calverton, MD?
The driving distance from Salisbury, MD to Calverton, MD is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and Calverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Calverton.
-
1
Start on the route
23 m · 12 sec
-
2
Turn left onto West Vine Street
766 ft · 29 sec · West Vine Street
-
3
Turn left onto South Salisbury Boulevard
4 mi · 7 min · South Salisbury Boulevard
-
4
Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
-
5
Continue on Sussex Highway
19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway
-
6
Take the exit slight left
51 m · 6 sec
-
7
Continue on Rifle Range Road
673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road
-
8
Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
-
9
Turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
-
10
Turn right onto Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
-
11
Continue on Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway
-
12
Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
-
13
Take the exit slight right
527 ft · 15 sec
-
14
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 40 min · Ocean Gateway
-
15
Continue on John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
2347 ft · 57 sec
-
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
3221 ft · 1 min
-
18
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway
-
19
Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore
2 mi · 3 min
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward MD 212: Calverton, Beltsville
1253 ft · 31 sec
-
21
Keep slight right to continue on MD 212 East: Beltsville
2557 ft · 1 min
-
22
Turn straight onto Powder Mill Road
744 ft · 15 sec · Powder Mill Road
-
23
Turn left onto Old Gunpowder Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Gunpowder Road
-
24
Turn left onto Briggs Chaney Road
2827 ft · 1 min · Briggs Chaney Road
-
25
Turn left onto Dunnington Road
2292 ft · 2 min · Dunnington Road
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dunnington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salisbury and Calverton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ocean Gateway
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Salisbury and Mostly Cloudy near Calverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Calverton?
The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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 59.3 miles from Salisbury and 59.4 miles from Calverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Salisbury and Mostly Cloudy near Calverton.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
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 Hillsboro.
Easton Airport, Maryland
Kent Island, MD
Cambridge, Maryland
Dover, Delaware
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Calverton. Straight-line distance: 86.66 mi (139.47 km).
#1 Salisbury
City in southeastern Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.3606700, -75.5993700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Calverton
Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 17,724 |
| Coordinates | 39.0576100, -76.9358100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calverton (-76.93581, 39.05761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.76 | $41.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.06 | $50.11 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.