Dayton to Ocean City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Dayton from Ocean City?
The distance from Dayton to Ocean City is 498.2 miles (801.8 km) as the crow flies. Ocean City is located E of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 597.9 miles, taking about 12h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Dayton in Ohio 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 Dayton 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 166 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
- You could travel this distance about 50 times to circle the Earth's equator