How far is Salisbury, MD from Hillcrest Heights, MD?

The driving distance from Salisbury, MD to Hillcrest Heights, MD is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
117.95 mi
02h 47m
Flight
80.36 mi
129.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.36 mi
Kilometers
129.33 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.95 mi
Kilometers
189.82 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillcrest Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM EDT
Return by in Salisbury
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salisbury
2026-04-23T06:26
Arrive Hillcrest Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Hillsboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Salisbury
58.9 mi
01h 23m
To Hillcrest Heights
59 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Hillcrest Heights.

  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

    17.8 mi · 21 min · John Hanson Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 704: Martin Luther King Junior Highway, Glenarden

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Addison Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Addison Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Walker Mill Road

    3214 ft · 58 sec · Walker Mill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Silver Hill Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Silver Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Iverson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Iverson Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 23rd Place

    109 m · 18 sec · 23rd Place

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Jameson Street

    612 ft · 28 sec · Jameson Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 23rd Parkway

    53 m · 5 sec · 23rd Parkway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 23rd Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 24%
Sussex Highway
19.4 mi · 16%
John Hanson Highway
17.8 mi · 15%
Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 15%
Seashore Highway
7.51 mi · 6%
Queen Anne Highway
6.28 mi · 5%
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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
80.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 23m from Salisbury
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Salisbury and Sunny near Hillcrest Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Hillcrest Heights?

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 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 58.9 miles from Salisbury and 59 miles from Hillcrest Heights.

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

The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salisbury and Sunny near Hillcrest Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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

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

BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

16 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

27 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

41 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Dover, Delaware

44 mi away
716 South Governors Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Hillcrest Heights. Straight-line distance: 80.36 mi (129.33 km).

Salisbury

#1 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

Population33,017
Coordinates38.3606700, -75.5993700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Hillcrest Heights

#2 Hillcrest Heights

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population16,469
Coordinates38.8328900, -76.9594200
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Salisbury (-75.59937, 38.36067)
End: Hillcrest Heights (-76.95942, 38.83289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.76 L · about $17.00
Round trip
$34.00
8.32 gal · 31.52 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.00 $34.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.13 $38.26
Premium $4.95 $20.61 $41.22
Diesel $5.98 $24.88 $49.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Salisbury and Hillcrest Heights. The current time is 06:26:00.

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.