Salisbury, MD Road Trips

With 8 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Salisbury, MD works well as a launching point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 126 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

8

Longest Drive

140.4 mi

Germantown, MD

Quickest Drive

2h 34m

West Elkridge, MD

Plan Around Salisbury, MD

Continue From Salisbury, MD

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Salisbury, MD to Germantown, MD 140.4 mi · 3h 13m Salisbury, MD to North Bel Air, MD 139.5 mi · 3h 1m Salisbury, MD to Mount Airy, MD 136.7 mi · 3h 7m Salisbury, MD to Cockeysville, MD 128.8 mi · 3h 3m

Trips from Salisbury, MD

Salisbury, MD to Germantown, MD

140.4 mi 3h 13m

Salisbury, MD to North Bel Air, MD

139.5 mi 3h 1m

Salisbury, MD to Mount Airy, MD

136.7 mi 3h 7m

Salisbury, MD to Cockeysville, MD

128.8 mi 3h 3m

Salisbury, MD to Mays Chapel, MD

122.6 mi 3h

Salisbury, MD to White Oak, MD

118 mi 2h 43m

Salisbury, MD to Maryland City, MD

110.1 mi 2h 36m

Salisbury, MD to West Elkridge, MD

108.5 mi 2h 34m

Driving from Salisbury, MD

Expect an average of 126 miles and about 2h 55m 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 140 miles (3h 13m), while the shortest is just 109 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Salisbury, MD include Germantown, MD (140.4 mi, 3h 13m), North Bel Air, MD (139.5 mi, 3h 1m), Mount Airy, MD (136.7 mi, 3h 7m), Cockeysville, MD (128.8 mi, 3h 3m), and Mays Chapel, MD (122.6 mi, 3h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MD currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 126-mile trip from Salisbury, MD, budget about $20 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 mapped routes leaving Salisbury, MD and 0 routes heading into Salisbury, MD, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 109 to 140 miles.

The longest mapped route from Salisbury, MD covers 140 miles and takes approximately 3h 13m. Shorter options start at just 109 miles.

The average route from Salisbury, MD runs about 126 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 126-mile trip from Salisbury, MD costs roughly $20 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 Germantown, MD, North Bel Air, MD, Mount Airy, MD and Cockeysville, 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

Salisbury

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

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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Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Salisbury, MD that also have route pages.

West Elkridge, MD 108.5 mi · 2h 34m Maryland City, MD 110.1 mi · 2h 36m White Oak, MD 118 mi · 2h 43m Mays Chapel, MD 122.6 mi · 3h Cockeysville, MD 128.8 mi · 3h 3m Mount Airy, MD 136.7 mi · 3h 7m North Bel Air, MD 139.5 mi · 3h 1m Germantown, MD 140.4 mi · 3h 13m

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