Albuquerque to Ocean City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1754.2 miles 2823.1 km · straight line
2023.4 miles actual route 3256.4 km · driving distance
36h 36min estimated drive time
$195 - $240 estimated fuel cost
~4h 2min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Ocean City?

The distance from Albuquerque to Ocean City is 1754.2 miles (2823.1 km) as the crow flies. Ocean City is located ENE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2023.4 miles, taking about 36h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 2min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Ocean City in Maryland.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Ocean City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Ocean City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 36min $195 - $240 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 55min $162–$304* Budget
Train ~47h 35min $243–$708* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Ocean City

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m 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 585 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 146 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM