Albany, New York to Ocean City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

306.3 miles 492.9 km · straight line
382.8 miles estimated 616.1 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
194° SSW bearing direction

How far is Albany, New York from Ocean City?

The distance from Albany, New York to Ocean City is 306.3 miles (492.9 km) as the crow flies. Ocean City is located SSW of Albany, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382.8 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Albany, New York in New York and Ocean City in Maryland.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albany, New York and Ocean City. 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 Albany, New York to Ocean City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albany, New York & Ocean City

Quick Facts

Albany, New York
42.65°N, 73.76°W
America/New_York
45m elevation
Ocean City
38.34°N, 75.08°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients