Indianapolis to Ocean City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

601.9 miles 968.7 km · straight line
696.9 miles actual route 1121.6 km · driving distance
14h 2min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Ocean City?

The distance from Indianapolis to Ocean City is 601.9 miles (968.7 km) as the crow flies. Ocean City is located E of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 696.9 miles, taking about 14h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Ocean City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 2min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 50min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 15min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Ocean City

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m 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 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM