Charleston, West Virginia to Ocean City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Ocean City?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Ocean City is 354.7 miles (570.9 km) as the crow flies. Ocean City is located E of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 425.7 miles, taking about 8h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia 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. 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 Charleston, West Virginia 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.