How far is Salisbury, MD from Linthicum, MD?

The driving distance from Salisbury, MD to Linthicum, MD is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
102.81 mi
02h 28m
Flight
81.38 mi
130.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.38 mi
Kilometers
130.97 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.81 mi
Kilometers
165.45 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linthicum
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Salisbury
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salisbury
2026-04-23T01:46
Arrive Linthicum
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
51.4 mi
01h 14m
To Linthicum
51.4 mi
01h 14m

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
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.1 mi · 37 min · Ocean Gateway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Arundel Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 270

    1230 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Furnace Branch Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ritchie Highway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ritchie Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Ordnance Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Ordnance Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Furnace Branch Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Furnace Branch Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    976 ft · 28 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Maple Road

    1 km · 2 min · East Maple Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Camp Meade Road

    16 m · 1 sec · South Camp Meade Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Camp Meade Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 25%
Sussex Highway
19.4 mi · 19%
Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 17%
Governor Ritchie Highway
8.04 mi · 8%
Seashore Highway
7.51 mi · 7%
Queen Anne Highway
6.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
81.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 14m from Salisbury
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Salisbury and Sunny near Linthicum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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 51.4 miles from Salisbury and 51.4 miles from Linthicum.

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

The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.83 one way or $29.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Linthicum. Straight-line distance: 81.38 mi (130.97 km).

Salisbury

#1 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

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

#2 Linthicum

Census designated place

Population10,324
Coordinates39.2051100, -76.6527500
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Salisbury (-75.59937, 38.36067)
End: Linthicum (-76.65275, 39.20511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.73 L · about $14.83
Round trip
$29.66
7.26 gal · 27.46 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.83 $29.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.69 $33.39
Premium $4.95 $17.98 $35.97
Diesel $5.98 $21.71 $43.41

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 Linthicum. The current time is 01:46:30.

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.