How far is Salisbury, MD from Owings Mills, MD?

The driving distance from Salisbury, MD to Owings Mills, MD is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.85 mi
02h 52m
Flight
96.88 mi
155.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.88 mi
Kilometers
155.91 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.85 mi
Kilometers
196.1 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owings Mills
Sat, Apr 18, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in Salisbury
Sat, Apr 18, 11:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salisbury
2026-04-18T05:17
Arrive Owings Mills
Sat, Apr 18, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Centreville
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Salisbury
60.9 mi
01h 26m
To Owings Mills
61 mi
01h 26m

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
81°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 Owings Mills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Owings Mills.

  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

    26.1 mi · 37 min · Ocean Gateway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Baltimore Beltway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown

    1.3 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Owings Mills Boulevard

    2622 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Owings Mills Boulevard North, Reisterstown Road

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Owings Mills Boulevard

    1578 ft · 29 sec · Owings Mills Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto MD 140

    84 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto MD 140

    147 m · 20 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Reisterstown Road

    936 ft · 26 sec · Reisterstown Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Reisterstown Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salisbury and Owings Mills.

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 21%
Sussex Highway
19.4 mi · 16%
Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 14%
Baltimore Beltway
13.6 mi · 11%
Governor Ritchie Highway
8.04 mi · 7%
Seashore Highway
7.51 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

26.1 mi · 00h 37m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centreville
01h 26m from Salisbury
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salisbury and Mostly Sunny near Owings Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Owings Mills?

The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Centreville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from Salisbury and 61 miles from Owings Mills.

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

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salisbury and Mostly Sunny near Owings Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Centreville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Centreville, 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 Centreville.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

17 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

26 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Dover, Delaware

48 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Aberdeen

53 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Owings Mills. Straight-line distance: 96.88 mi (155.91 km).

Salisbury

#1 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

Population33,017
Coordinates38.3606700, -75.5993700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Owings Mills

#2 Owings Mills

Census designated place

Population30,622
Coordinates39.4195500, -76.7802500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Salisbury (-75.59937, 38.36067)
End: Owings Mills (-76.78025, 39.41955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.28 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.14
8.6 gal · 32.56 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.57 $35.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.78 $39.55
Premium $4.95 $21.30 $42.60
Diesel $5.98 $25.71 $51.43

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Salisbury and Owings Mills. The current time is 05:17:04.

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.