Cape Cod to Ocean City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

342.3 miles 550.9 km · straight line
410.8 miles estimated 661.1 km · driving distance
8h 16min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
229° SW bearing direction

How far is Cape Cod from Ocean City?

The distance from Cape Cod to Ocean City is 342.3 miles (550.9 km) as the crow flies. Ocean City is located SW of Cape Cod. By car, the driving distance is approximately 410.8 miles, taking about 8h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Cape Cod in Massachusetts 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 Cape Cod 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 Cape Cod to Ocean City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 16min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 55min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 51min $49–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Cod & Ocean City

Quick Facts

Cape Cod
41.67°N, 70.30°W
America/New_York
10m 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 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients