Salisbury, Maryland to Wilmington, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

95.8 miles 154.1 km · straight line
119.7 miles estimated 192.6 km · driving distance
2h 24min estimated drive time
$12 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Salisbury, Maryland from Wilmington, Delaware?

The distance from Salisbury, Maryland to Wilmington, Delaware is 95.8 miles (154.1 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, Delaware is located N of Salisbury, Maryland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 119.7 miles, taking about 2h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Salisbury, Maryland in Maryland and Wilmington, Delaware in Delaware.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Salisbury, Maryland and Wilmington, Delaware. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Salisbury, Maryland to Wilmington, Delaware

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 24min $12 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 53min $10–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 17min $14–$42* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Salisbury, Maryland & Wilmington, Delaware

Quick Facts

Salisbury, Maryland
38.36°N, 75.60°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
Wilmington, Delaware
39.75°N, 75.55°W
America/New_York
28m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 260.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients