How far is Salisbury, MD from Pikesville, MD?

The driving distance from Salisbury, MD to Pikesville, MD is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
119.17 mi
02h 50m
Flight
92.49 mi
148.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.49 mi
Kilometers
148.85 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.17 mi
Kilometers
191.78 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pikesville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:42 PM EDT
Return by in Salisbury
Thu, Apr 16, 1:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salisbury
2026-04-15T19:52
Arrive Pikesville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
59.6 mi
01h 25m
To Pikesville
59.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and Pikesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Pikesville.

  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

    14.8 mi · 20 min · Baltimore Beltway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 140: Pikesville, Garrison

    1189 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 140 South: Pikesville

    599 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Reisterstown Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Reisterstown Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Sudbrook Lane

    54 m · 6 sec · East Sudbrook Lane

  28. 28

    Turn right

    125 m · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 22%
Sussex Highway
19.4 mi · 16%
Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 15%
Baltimore Beltway
14.8 mi · 12%
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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centreville
01h 25m from Salisbury
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Salisbury and Sunny near Pikesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Pikesville?

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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 59.6 miles from Salisbury and 59.6 miles from Pikesville.

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

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Salisbury and Sunny near Pikesville.

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 Pikesville. Straight-line distance: 92.49 mi (148.85 km).

Salisbury

#1 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

Population33,017
Coordinates38.3606700, -75.5993700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Pikesville

#2 Pikesville

Location in Maryland

Population30,764
Coordinates39.3742700, -76.7224700
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Salisbury (-75.59937, 38.36067)
End: Pikesville (-76.72247, 39.37427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.92 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.40
8.42 gal · 31.84 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.20 $34.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.36 $38.72
Premium $4.95 $20.86 $41.71
Diesel $5.98 $25.18 $50.35

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Salisbury and Pikesville. The current time is 19:52:27.

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.