Athens, Georgia to Ocean City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

552.3 miles 888.9 km · straight line
662.8 miles estimated 1066.7 km · driving distance
13h 20min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Athens, Georgia from Ocean City?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Ocean City is 552.3 miles (888.9 km) as the crow flies. Ocean City is located NE of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 662.8 miles, taking about 13h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Georgia 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 Athens, Georgia to Ocean City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 20min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 0min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 20min $80–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Georgia & Ocean City

Quick Facts

Athens, Georgia
33.96°N, 83.38°W
America/New_York
228m 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 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients