Detroit to Ocean City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

501.6 miles 807.3 km · straight line
646.5 miles actual route 1040.5 km · driving distance
12h 42min estimated drive time
$62 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
121° ESE bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Ocean City?

The distance from Detroit to Ocean City is 501.6 miles (807.3 km) as the crow flies. Ocean City is located ESE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 646.5 miles, taking about 12h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Ocean City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 42min $62 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 14min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 31min $78–$226* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Ocean City

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM