How far is Salisbury, MD from Maryland City, MD?
The driving distance from Salisbury, MD to Maryland City, MD is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and Maryland City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Maryland City.
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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
1.8 mi · 2 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Patuxent Freeway
8.3 mi · 11 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 198: Fort Meade, Laurel
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
79 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
579 ft · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Laurel Fort Meade Road
26 m · 2 sec · Laurel Fort Meade Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Laurel Fort Meade Road
3 mi · 5 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road
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Turn left onto Red Clay Road
1025 ft · 32 sec · Red Clay Road
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Turn right
18 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Old Annapolis Road
549 ft · 21 sec · Old Annapolis Road
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Turn left onto Greensboro South
80 m · 16 sec · Greensboro South
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Turn left onto Old Line Avenue
67 m · 12 sec · Old Line Avenue
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Turn right onto Crumpton South
99 m · 20 sec · Crumpton South
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Turn left onto Yellow Springs South
1967 ft · 1 min · Yellow Springs South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wye Mills South
683 ft · 35 sec · Wye Mills South
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Turn left onto Vale Summit South
140 m · 20 sec · Vale Summit South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vale Summit South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salisbury and Maryland City.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salisbury and Mostly Sunny near Maryland City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Maryland City?
The road trip is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 55 miles from Salisbury and 55.1 miles from Maryland City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.89 one way or $31.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salisbury and Mostly Sunny near Maryland City.
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 Maryland City. Straight-line distance: 82.87 mi (133.36 km).
#1 Salisbury
City in southeastern Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.3606700, -75.5993700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maryland City
Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 16,093 |
| Coordinates | 39.0920500, -76.8177500 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maryland City (-76.81775, 39.09205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $4.09 | $15.89 | $31.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.89 | $35.78 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.26 | $46.52 |
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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