How far is Salisbury, MD from Chesapeake Beach, MD?
The driving distance from Salisbury, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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 02h 47m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and Chesapeake Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Chesapeake Beach.
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Start on the route
23 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto West Vine Street
766 ft · 29 sec · West Vine Street
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Turn left onto South Salisbury Boulevard
4 mi · 7 min · South Salisbury Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Continue on Sussex Highway
19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway
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Take the exit slight left
51 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Rifle Range Road
673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Take the exit slight right
527 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 40 min · Ocean Gateway
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
2686 ft · 42 sec · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 South: Parole, Prince Frederick, Jennifer Road
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 2 South, MD 450: Parole, Prince Frederick
1145 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Solomons Island Road
12.8 mi · 20 min · Solomons Island Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Solomons Island Road
50 m · 2 sec · Solomons Island Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road
6.8 mi · 11 min · Solomons Island Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solomons Island Road
46 m · 2 sec · Solomons Island Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Solomons Island Road
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Turn left onto East Chesapeake Beach Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · East Chesapeake Beach Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bayside Road
1 km · 2 min · Bayside Road
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Turn left onto 17th Street
146 m · 32 sec · 17th Street
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Turn right onto C Street
17 m · 3 sec · C Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · C Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salisbury and Chesapeake Beach.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 Sunny leaving Salisbury and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Chesapeake Beach?
The road trip is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Salisbury and 57.5 miles from Chesapeake Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salisbury and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake Beach.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Chesapeake Beach. Straight-line distance: 55.34 mi (89.06 km).
#1 Salisbury
City in southeastern Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.3606700, -75.5993700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesapeake Beach
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,066 |
| Coordinates | 38.6862300, -76.5346800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesapeake Beach (-76.53468, 38.68623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.11 | $40.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.28 | $48.56 |
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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