How far is Salisbury, MD from Poolesville, MD?
The driving distance from Salisbury, MD to Poolesville, MD is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Poolesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Poolesville.
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Start on the route
23 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto West Vine Street
766 ft · 29 sec · West Vine Street
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Turn left onto South Salisbury Boulevard
4 mi · 7 min · South Salisbury Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Continue on Sussex Highway
19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway
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Take the exit slight left
51 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Rifle Range Road
673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Take the exit slight right
527 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
28.5 mi · 40 min · Ocean Gateway
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
2347 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
3221 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 28 West: Darnestown
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto West Montgomery Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn slight left
113 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Darnestown Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Darnestown Road
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Turn left onto Darnestown Road
8.3 mi · 16 min · Darnestown Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Whites Ferry Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Whites Ferry Road
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Continue on White Ferry Crossing
1336 ft · 27 sec · White Ferry Crossing
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Continue on Fisher Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Fisher Avenue
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Turn left onto Elgin Road
18 m · 3 sec · Elgin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elgin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salisbury and Poolesville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Salisbury and Chance Rain Showers near Poolesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Poolesville?
The road trip is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stevensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73 miles from Salisbury and 73.1 miles from Poolesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.88 one way or $43.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Salisbury and Chance Rain Showers near Poolesville.
Stop Ideas Near Stevensville
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 Stevensville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Poolesville. Straight-line distance: 111.96 mi (180.18 km).
#1 Salisbury
City in southeastern Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.3606700, -75.5993700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poolesville
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,249 |
| Coordinates | 39.1459400, -77.4169300 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poolesville (-77.41693, 39.14594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $21.88 | $43.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $24.98 | $49.97 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $26.55 | $53.11 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
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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