How far is Salisbury, MD from Ocean City, MD?
The driving distance from Salisbury, MD to Ocean City, MD is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 00h 45m.
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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 Ocean City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Ocean City.
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Start on the route
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto West Vine Street
583 ft · 20 sec · West Vine Street
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Turn right onto Waverly Drive
578 ft · 22 sec · Waverly Drive
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Turn left onto West Carroll Street
877 ft · 18 sec · West Carroll Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mill Street
14 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Mill Street
705 ft · 19 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto West Salisbury Parkway
3.7 mi · 6 min · West Salisbury Parkway
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Continue on Ocean Gateway
14.5 mi · 20 min · Ocean Gateway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ocean Gateway
11.2 mi · 17 min · Ocean Gateway
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Continue on North Division Street
112 m · 11 sec · North Division Street
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Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
1891 ft · 1 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
108 m · 23 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Philadelphia Avenue
28 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salisbury and Ocean City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ocean Gateway
Continue on Ocean Gateway
14.5 mi · 00h 20m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Ocean City?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Willards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Salisbury and 15.3 miles from Ocean City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Salisbury and Rain Showers Likely near Ocean City.
Stop Ideas Near Willards
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 Willards.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Ocean City. Straight-line distance: 27.92 mi (44.94 km).
#1 Salisbury
City in southeastern Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.3606700, -75.5993700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ocean City
Town in Worcester County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,913 |
| Coordinates | 38.3365000, -75.0849100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean City (-75.08491, 38.3365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.24 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
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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