How far is Salisbury, MD from District Heights, MD?
The driving distance from Salisbury, MD to District Heights, MD is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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 District Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and District Heights.
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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
17.8 mi · 21 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 704: Martin Luther King Junior Highway, Glenarden
1630 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
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Turn left onto Addison Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Addison Road
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Continue on Walker Mill Road
1239 ft · 28 sec · Walker Mill Road
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Turn left onto Rochell Avenue
2054 ft · 1 min · Rochell Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto District Heights Parkway
1299 ft · 36 sec · District Heights Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Breton Drive
14 m · 4 sec · Breton Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Breton Drive
906 ft · 45 sec · Breton Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gateway Boulevard
34 m · 3 sec · Gateway Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gateway Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salisbury and District Heights.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Salisbury and Chance Rain Showers near District Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to District Heights?
The road trip is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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 57.2 miles from Salisbury and 57.2 miles from District Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.13 one way or $34.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Salisbury and Chance Rain Showers near District Heights.
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 District Heights. Straight-line distance: 77.65 mi (124.97 km).
#1 Salisbury
City in southeastern Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.3606700, -75.5993700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 District Heights
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,979 |
| Coordinates | 38.8576100, -76.8894200 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: District Heights (-76.88942, 38.85761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 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 25m |
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 | $4.24 | $17.13 | $34.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $19.56 | $39.12 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $25.70 | $51.40 |
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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