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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.37 mi
00h 47m
Flight
29.47 mi
47.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.47 mi
Kilometers
47.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.37 mi
Kilometers
52.09 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sat, Apr 11, 6:49 PM EDT
Return by in Salisbury
Sat, Apr 11, 7:36 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 Cambridge
Sat, Apr 11, 6:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Vienna
MD

Town in Maryland, US

From Salisbury
16.2 mi
00h 23m
To Cambridge
16.2 mi
00h 23m

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
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Vine Street

    583 ft · 20 sec · West Vine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Waverly Drive

    578 ft · 22 sec · Waverly Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Carroll Street

    877 ft · 18 sec · West Carroll Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mill Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Mill Street

    705 ft · 18 sec · Mill Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Salisbury Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Salisbury Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Ocean Gateway

    30.2 mi · 42 min · Ocean Gateway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    44 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Race Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Race Street

  12. 12

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
30.2 mi · 93%
Washington Street
0.92 mi · 3%
West Salisbury Parkway
0.66 mi · 2%
West Carroll Street
0.17 mi · 1%
Mill Street
0.14 mi
West Vine Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vienna
00h 23m from Salisbury
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

21 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

23 mi away
350 Cypress St.
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

23 mi away
547E Riverside Drive
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

42 mi away
29137 Newman Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 29.47 mi (47.43 km).

Salisbury

#1 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

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

#2 Cambridge

City in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States

Population12,213
Coordinates38.5631700, -76.0788300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Salisbury (-75.59937, 38.36067)
End: Cambridge (-76.07883, 38.56317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.32 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.64 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 11, 2026

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

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.