How far is Takoma Park, MD from Salisbury, MD?

The driving distance from Takoma Park, MD to Salisbury, MD is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
120.14 mi
02h 14m
Flight
87.11 mi
140.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.11 mi
Kilometers
140.19 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.14 mi
Kilometers
193.34 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Wed, Apr 15, 11:42 AM EDT
Return by in Takoma Park
Wed, Apr 15, 1:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Takoma Park
2026-04-15T09:28
Arrive Salisbury
Wed, Apr 15, 11:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Takoma Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hillsboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Takoma Park
57.4 mi
01h 07m
To Salisbury
62.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Takoma Park and Salisbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Philadelphia Avenue

    15 m · 7 sec · Philadelphia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Carroll Avenue

    110 m · 14 sec · Carroll Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Ethan Allen Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ethan Allen Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East-West Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · East-West Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Highway

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East-West Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Riverdale Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riverdale Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    118 m · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Riverdale Road

    536 ft · 18 sec · Riverdale Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US 50 East: Annapolis

    1003 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    20.1 mi · 24 min · John Hanson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  13. 13

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

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  22. 22

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

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 7 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Vine Street

    73 m · 7 sec · West Vine Street

  28. 28

    Continue on West Vine Street

    525 ft · 17 sec · West Vine Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Takoma Park 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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 18%
John Hanson Highway
20.1 mi · 17%
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 16%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 12%
Seashore Highway
7.51 mi · 6%
US 50 East
7.13 mi · 6%
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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 07m from Takoma Park
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Takoma Park and Mostly Clear near Salisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Takoma Park to Salisbury?

The road trip is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Takoma Park and 62.8 miles from Salisbury.

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

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.32 one way or $34.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Takoma Park and Mostly Clear near Salisbury.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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

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

BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

16 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

27 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

41 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Dover, Delaware

44 mi away
716 South Governors Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Takoma Park and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 87.11 mi (140.19 km).

Takoma Park

#1 Takoma Park

City in Maryland, United States

Population17,696
Coordinates38.9778900, -77.0074800
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Salisbury

#2 Salisbury

City in southeastern Maryland, United States

Population33,017
Coordinates38.3606700, -75.5993700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia Avenue (-77.007489, 38.977885)
End: (-75.599474, 38.360648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
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
4.24 gal
16.05 L · about $17.32
Round trip
$34.65
8.48 gal · 32.1 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.32 $34.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.50 $39.00
Premium $4.95 $21.00 $42.01
Diesel $5.98 $25.36 $50.71

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 Takoma Park and Salisbury. The current time is 09:28:13.

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.