Fayetteville, North Carolina to Ocean City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

309.2 miles 497.6 km · straight line
386.5 miles estimated 622 km · driving distance
7h 47min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, North Carolina from Ocean City?

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Ocean City is 309.2 miles (497.6 km) as the crow flies. Ocean City is located NE of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 386.5 miles, taking about 7h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, North Carolina in North Carolina 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina to Ocean City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 47min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 20min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 24min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, North Carolina & Ocean City

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m 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 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients