Louisville to Ocean City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

578.5 miles 931 km · straight line
730.1 miles actual route 1175 km · driving distance
14h 5min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Ocean City?

The distance from Louisville to Ocean City is 578.5 miles (931 km) as the crow flies. Ocean City is located E of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 730.1 miles, taking about 14h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Louisville 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 Louisville 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 Louisville to Ocean City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 5min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 54min $58–$110* Budget
Train ~18h 19min $88–$256* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Ocean City

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM