How far is Salisbury, MD from New Carrollton, MD?

The driving distance from Salisbury, MD to New Carrollton, MD is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
109.8 mi
02h 32m
Flight
80.9 mi
130.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.9 mi
Kilometers
130.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.8 mi
Kilometers
176.7 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Carrollton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:36 AM EDT
Return by in Salisbury
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salisbury
2026-04-23T08:03
Arrive New Carrollton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
54.9 mi
01h 16m
To New Carrollton
54.9 mi
01h 16m

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
79°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 New Carrollton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and New Carrollton.

  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

    18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    2401 ft · 37 sec · Capital Beltway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 450 West: Bladensburg

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Annapolis Road

    2284 ft · 46 sec · Annapolis Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Riverdale Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Riverdale Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lamont Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Lamont Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Carrollton Parkway

    33 m · 5 sec · Carrollton Parkway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carrollton Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 26%
Sussex Highway
19.4 mi · 18%
John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 17%
Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 16%
Seashore Highway
7.51 mi · 7%
Queen Anne Highway
6.28 mi · 6%
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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
80.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 16m from Salisbury
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Salisbury and Sunny near New Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to New Carrollton?

The road trip is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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 54.9 miles from Salisbury and 54.9 miles from New Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.85 one way or $31.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salisbury and Sunny near New Carrollton.

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 New Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 80.9 mi (130.19 km).

Salisbury

#1 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

Population33,017
Coordinates38.3606700, -75.5993700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
New Carrollton

#2 New Carrollton

City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Population12,909
Coordinates38.9698300, -76.8799700
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Salisbury (-75.59937, 38.36067)
End: New Carrollton (-76.87997, 38.96983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
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
3.88 gal
14.67 L · about $15.85
Round trip
$31.71
7.76 gal · 29.34 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.85 $31.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.84 $35.69
Premium $4.95 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.98 $23.20 $46.40

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 New Carrollton. The current time is 08:03:19.

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.