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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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.11 mi
02h 36m
Flight
82.87 mi
133.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.87 mi
Kilometers
133.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.11 mi
Kilometers
177.2 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryland City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Salisbury
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salisbury
2026-04-18T23:31
Arrive Maryland City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
55 mi
01h 18m
To Maryland City
55.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

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.

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min · John Hanson Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore

    1 km · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Patuxent Freeway

    8.3 mi · 11 min · Patuxent Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 198: Fort Meade, Laurel

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    79 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    579 ft · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Laurel Fort Meade Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Laurel Fort Meade Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Laurel Fort Meade Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Red Clay Road

    1025 ft · 32 sec · Red Clay Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    18 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Old Annapolis Road

    549 ft · 21 sec · Old Annapolis Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Greensboro South

    80 m · 16 sec · Greensboro South

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Old Line Avenue

    67 m · 12 sec · Old Line Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Crumpton South

    99 m · 20 sec · Crumpton South

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Yellow Springs South

    1967 ft · 1 min · Yellow Springs South

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wye Mills South

    683 ft · 35 sec · Wye Mills South

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Vale Summit South

    140 m · 20 sec · Vale Summit South

  34. 34

    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.

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
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 26%
Sussex Highway
19.4 mi · 18%
Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 16%
Patuxent Freeway
8.32 mi · 8%
I 97 North
7.57 mi · 7%
Seashore Highway
7.51 mi · 7%
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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
82.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 18m from Salisbury
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Maryland City. Straight-line distance: 82.87 mi (133.36 km).

Salisbury

#1 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

Population33,017
Coordinates38.3606700, -75.5993700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Maryland City

#2 Maryland City

Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population16,093
Coordinates39.0920500, -76.8177500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Salisbury (-75.59937, 38.36067)
End: Maryland City (-76.81775, 39.09205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.71 L · about $15.89
Round trip
$31.79
7.78 gal · 29.42 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Salisbury and Maryland City. The current time is 23:31:37.

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.