Salisbury, MD Road Trips
With 17 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Salisbury, MD works well as a launching point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 138 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Salisbury, MD head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
18
Longest Drive
249.3 mi
Frostburg, MD
Quickest Drive
2h 33m
Cheverly, MD
Plan Around Salisbury, MD
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Salisbury, MD is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Salisbury, MD
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Salisbury, MD
Salisbury, MD to Frostburg, MD
Salisbury, MD to Brunswick, MD
Salisbury, MD to Thurmont, MD
Salisbury, MD to Taneytown, MD
Salisbury, MD to Germantown, MD
Salisbury, MD to North Bel Air, MD
Salisbury, MD to Mount Airy, MD
Salisbury, MD to Hampstead, MD
Salisbury, MD to Travilah, MD
Salisbury, MD to Friendship Village, MD
Salisbury, MD to Mays Chapel, MD
Salisbury, MD to Colesville, MD
Salisbury, MD to White Oak, MD
Salisbury, MD to Mount Rainier, MD
Salisbury, MD to Cheverly, MD
Salisbury, MD to Maryland City, MD
Salisbury, MD to West Elkridge, MD
Driving from Salisbury, MD
Expect an average of 138 miles and about 3h 9m behind the wheel when leaving Salisbury, MD. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 249 miles (5h 14m), while the shortest is just 109 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Salisbury, MD include Frostburg, MD (249.3 mi, 5h 14m), Brunswick, MD (164.2 mi, 3h 40m), Thurmont, MD (162.4 mi, 3h 43m), Taneytown, MD (149.6 mi, 3h 32m), and Germantown, MD (140.4 mi, 3h 13m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MD currently averages around $3.94 per gallon. For the typical 138-mile trip from Salisbury, MD, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 17 mapped routes leaving Salisbury, MD and 1 routes heading into Salisbury, MD, covering 18 total connections. Distances range from 109 to 249 miles.
The longest mapped route from Salisbury, MD covers 249 miles and takes approximately 5h 14m. Shorter options start at just 109 miles.
The average route from Salisbury, MD runs about 138 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.94/gallon for regular), the average 138-mile trip from Salisbury, MD costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Salisbury, MD include Frostburg, MD, Brunswick, MD, Thurmont, MD and Taneytown, MD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Salisbury, MD by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
33,080
Median Income
$56,402
Median Home Value
$217,500
Median Age
29.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Salisbury, MD at a Glance
Founded
1732
Elevation
26 ft
Area
14 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Salisbury, MD
A sampling of people born in Salisbury, MD.
Linda Hamilton
1956
American actress
Alexis Denisof
1966
American actor
Paul Sarbanes
1933–2020
American politician (1933–2020)
Jessica Lee Rose
1987
New Zealand-American actress
Jay Briscoe
1984–2023
American professional wrestler (1984–2023)
William Purnell Jackson
1868–1939
Republican senator for Maryland (1868-1939)
Sherron Mills
1971–2016
Turkish-American basketball player (1971–2016)
John Woodland Hastings
1927–2014
American biologist
Landon Milbourne
1987
American professional basketball player
City data from Wikidata (Q755566), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Salisbury, MD
Salisbury is the largest city on the Eastern Shore (Maryland), best known for its eponymous university .
1 Salisbury MD Zoo, 755 South Park Drive, ☏ +1 410-548-3188. Daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Free. 2 Poplar Hill Mansion, 117 Elizabeth St., ☏ +1 410 749-1776. Su 1PM-4PM, other times by appt.. Free on Sundays, other times $5/ person. (updated Dec 2017)
1 Ward Foundation, 909 South Schumaker Dr., ☏ +1 410-742-4988. A foundation that used to run a museum housing the world's largest collection of wildfowl carvings but now just hosts occasional art and cultural events. SU is well known for the success of its athletic programs, amassing 19 national championships in team sports and 24 individual national championships in track and field and wrestling. When school is in session (and in addition to regular-season and tournament play) Salisbury University's Sea Gulls compete twice a year against other local universities. In the fall, the football team competes against Frostburg State University for the Regents Cup.In spring, the men's lacrosse team competes against Washington College for the Charles B. Clark Cup; this annual event being known among the two institutions as the "War on the Shore", and the two schools take turns every year hosting the event.
Market Street Inn, 130 West Market St, ☏ +1 410-742-4145. Excellent food including seafood and steaks; the Portuguese Bishop Rolls served with a variety of oils and vinegars are not to be missed; good wine list. Moderate to expensive.
Best Western, 1735 N Salisbury Boulevard, ☏ +1 410-546-1300. Courtyard Marriott, 128 Troopers Way, ☏ +1 410-742-4405. Located off the Route 13 bypass, convenient to many shopping and dining choices. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salisbury, 300 S. Salisbury Blvd, ☏ +1 410-994-2729.
U.S. Route 13 is the main north-south route serving Salisbury, providing access from Dover, Wilmington, and Philadelphia to the north and from Norfolk to the south via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. U.S. Route 50 is the main east-west route serving Salisbury, providing access from Ocean City to the east and from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. to the west via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Salisbury is about a 2 hour drive from the Baltimore (BWI IATA) airport or about 3 hours from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD IATA). It is a pretty drive that passes over the Chesapeake Bay on the Bay Bridge. There is also a small airport in Salisbury (SBY IATA), which is serviced by American Airlines with nonstop flights to Philadelphia and Charlotte.
Travel tips adapted from Salisbury (Maryland) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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