How far is Silver Spring, MD from Salisbury, MD?

The driving distance from Silver Spring, MD to Salisbury, MD is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
119.65 mi
02h 10m
Flight
88.41 mi
142.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.41 mi
Kilometers
142.29 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.65 mi
Kilometers
192.56 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-22T20:21
Arrive Salisbury
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Spring
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 Silver Spring
59.5 mi
01h 05m
To Salisbury
60.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Salisbury.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Georgia Avenue

    1874 ft · 39 sec · Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Colesville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Colesville Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: College Park

    1495 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 7 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Vine Street

    73 m · 7 sec · West Vine Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Vine Street

    525 ft · 17 sec · West Vine Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 18%
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 16%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 16%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 12%
Capital Beltway
10.7 mi · 9%
US 50 East
7.95 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

21.6 mi · 00h 30m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
88.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centreville
01h 05m from Silver Spring
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Silver Spring and Mostly Cloudy near Salisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Salisbury?

The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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 59.5 miles from Silver Spring and 60.2 miles from Salisbury.

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

The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.24 one way or $34.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Silver Spring and Mostly Cloudy near Salisbury.

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 Silver Spring and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 88.41 mi (142.29 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population71,452
Coordinates38.9906700, -77.0260900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Salisbury

#2 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

Population33,017
Coordinates38.3606700, -75.5993700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.026096, 38.9908)
End: (-75.599474, 38.360648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
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
4.22 gal
15.98 L · about $17.24
Round trip
$34.49
8.44 gal · 31.96 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.24 $34.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.41 $38.82
Premium $4.95 $20.91 $41.81
Diesel $5.98 $25.24 $50.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Salisbury. The current time is 20:21:19.

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.