How far is Salisbury, MD from Ocean Pines, MD?
The driving distance from Salisbury, MD to Ocean Pines, MD is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and Ocean Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Ocean Pines.
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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 right to continue on Ocean City Expressway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Ocean City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 589
1148 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
79 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Race Track Road
2410 ft · 57 sec · Race Track Road
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Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ocean Parkway
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Turn right onto Capetown Road
718 ft · 37 sec · Capetown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Windjammer Road
1389 ft · 1 min · Windjammer Road
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Turn right onto Newport Drive
675 ft · 35 sec · Newport Drive
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Turn left onto Harbor Mist Circle
37 m · 5 sec · Harbor Mist Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harbor Mist Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salisbury and Ocean Pines.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Salisbury and Sunny near Ocean Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Ocean Pines?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Willards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Salisbury and 13.5 miles from Ocean Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salisbury and Sunny near Ocean Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Willards
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Ocean Pines, MD
Ocean City, MD
Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Ocean Pines. Straight-line distance: 24.15 mi (38.86 km).
#1 Salisbury
City in southeastern Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.3606700, -75.5993700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ocean Pines
Census designated place
| Population | 11,710 |
| Coordinates | 38.3953900, -75.1557400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean Pines (-75.15574, 38.39539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.71 | $9.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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