How far is Salisbury, MD from Joppatowne, MD?
The driving distance from Salisbury, MD to Joppatowne, MD is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and Joppatowne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Joppatowne.
-
1
Start on the route
23 m · 12 sec
-
2
Turn left onto West Vine Street
766 ft · 29 sec · West Vine Street
-
3
Turn left onto South Salisbury Boulevard
4 mi · 7 min · South Salisbury Boulevard
-
4
Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
-
5
Continue on Sussex Highway
19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway
-
6
Take the exit slight left
51 m · 6 sec
-
7
Continue on Rifle Range Road
673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road
-
8
Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
-
9
Turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
-
10
Turn right onto Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
-
11
Continue on Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway
-
12
Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
-
13
Take the exit slight right
527 ft · 15 sec
-
14
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 37 min · Ocean Gateway
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
2056 ft · 50 sec
-
16
Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
729 ft · 18 sec
-
18
Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway
-
19
Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Arundel Expressway
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward MD 270
1230 ft · 32 sec
-
21
Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road
1.2 km · 1 min · East Furnace Branch Road
-
22
Turn right onto Ritchie Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Highway
-
23
Turn slight right onto I 895
1450 ft · 21 sec
-
24
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
-
25
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
-
26
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
-
27
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
-
28
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes
-
29
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
5.3 mi · 6 min · Express Toll Lanes
-
30
Take the exit slight left
902 ft · 22 sec
-
31
Turn sharp left onto Mountain Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mountain Road
-
32
Turn right onto Old Mountain Road Central
116 m · 18 sec · Old Mountain Road Central
-
33
Turn right onto Martin Lane
906 ft · 1 min · Martin Lane
-
34
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salisbury and Joppatowne.
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
26.1 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Salisbury and Sunny near Joppatowne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Joppatowne?
The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Salisbury and 63.5 miles from Joppatowne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.31 one way or $36.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salisbury and Sunny near Joppatowne.
Stop Ideas Near Grasonville
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 Grasonville.
Kent Island, MD
Easton Airport, Maryland
Cambridge, Maryland
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Joppatowne. Straight-line distance: 86.02 mi (138.43 km).
#1 Salisbury
City in southeastern Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.3606700, -75.5993700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Joppatowne
Census designated place in Maryland, USA
| Population | 12,616 |
| Coordinates | 39.4578900, -76.3552400 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Joppatowne (-76.35524, 39.45789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $18.31 | $36.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.60 | $41.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.19 | $44.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $26.79 | $53.58 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.