How far is Salisbury, MD from Cambridge, MD?
The driving distance from Salisbury, MD to Cambridge, MD is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Cambridge.
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Start on the route
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto West Vine Street
583 ft · 20 sec · West Vine Street
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Turn right onto Waverly Drive
578 ft · 22 sec · Waverly Drive
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Turn left onto West Carroll Street
877 ft · 18 sec · West Carroll Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mill Street
14 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Mill Street
705 ft · 18 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto West Salisbury Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · West Salisbury Parkway
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Continue on Ocean Gateway
30.2 mi · 42 min · Ocean Gateway
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Take the exit slight left
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Race Street
15 m · 1 sec · Race Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Race Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salisbury and Cambridge.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ocean Gateway
Continue on Ocean Gateway
30.2 mi · 00h 42m
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 Salisbury and Sunny near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Salisbury and 16.2 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salisbury and Sunny near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Vienna
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 Vienna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 29.47 mi (47.43 km).
#1 Salisbury
City in southeastern Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.3606700, -75.5993700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cambridge
City in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 12,213 |
| Coordinates | 38.5631700, -76.0788300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cambridge (-76.07883, 38.56317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
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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