How far is Salisbury, MD from Crofton, MD?

The driving distance from Salisbury, MD to Crofton, MD is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.68 mi
02h 22m
Flight
73.53 mi
118.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.53 mi
Kilometers
118.33 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.68 mi
Kilometers
160.42 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crofton
Sat, Apr 11, 9:57 PM EDT
Return by in Salisbury
Sun, Apr 12, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salisbury
2026-04-11T19:35
Arrive Crofton
Sat, Apr 11, 9:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Ridgely
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Salisbury
49.8 mi
01h 11m
To Crofton
49.9 mi
01h 11m

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
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.5 mi · 40 min · Ocean Gateway

  15. 15

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · John Hanson Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 424: Davidsonville Road, Crofton, Davidsonville

    2927 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Davidsonville Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Davidsonville Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Layton Street

    1121 ft · 35 sec · Layton Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crofton Parkway

    2575 ft · 1 min · Crofton Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Swinburne Avenue

    1210 ft · 55 sec · Swinburne Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Stratton Road

    104 m · 15 sec · Stratton Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stratton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 29%
Sussex Highway
19.4 mi · 19%
Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 17%
Seashore Highway
7.51 mi · 8%
John Hanson Highway
7.4 mi · 7%
Queen Anne Highway
6.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
73.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgely
01h 11m from Salisbury
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Salisbury and Sunny near Crofton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Ridgely is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Salisbury and 49.9 miles from Crofton.

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

The direct path is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salisbury and Sunny near Crofton.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgely

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

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

BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

22 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

31 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Dover, Delaware

38 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

45 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Crofton. Straight-line distance: 73.53 mi (118.33 km).

Salisbury

#1 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

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

#2 Crofton

Census place in Maryland, USA

Population27,348
Coordinates39.0017800, -76.6874700
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Salisbury (-75.59937, 38.36067)
End: Crofton (-76.68747, 39.00178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.31 L · about $14.38
Round trip
$28.77
7.04 gal · 26.62 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.38 $28.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.19 $32.38
Premium $4.95 $17.44 $34.88
Diesel $5.98 $21.05 $42.10

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 Crofton. The current time is 19:35:13.

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.