Atlanta to Ocean City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

608.3 miles 978.9 km · straight line
709.3 miles actual route 1141.5 km · driving distance
14h 22min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Ocean City?

The distance from Atlanta to Ocean City is 608.3 miles (978.9 km) as the crow flies. Ocean City is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 709.3 miles, taking about 14h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Ocean City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 22min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 14min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 41min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Ocean City

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 203 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM