Knoxville to Ocean City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

513.3 miles 826.1 km · straight line
616 miles estimated 991.3 km · driving distance
12h 23min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Ocean City?

The distance from Knoxville to Ocean City is 513.3 miles (826.1 km) as the crow flies. Ocean City is located ENE of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 616 miles, taking about 12h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Ocean City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 23min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 52min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 6min $74–$216* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Ocean City

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m 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 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients