Lexington, Kentucky to Ocean City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

511.7 miles 823.5 km · straight line
614 miles estimated 988.2 km · driving distance
12h 21min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Ocean City?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Ocean City is 511.7 miles (823.5 km) as the crow flies. Ocean City is located E of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 614 miles, taking about 12h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky 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 Lexington, Kentucky 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 Lexington, Kentucky to Ocean City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 21min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 49min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 3min $74–$215* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, Kentucky & Ocean City

Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m 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 48.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients