Manhattan to Ocean City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Manhattan from Ocean City?

The distance from Manhattan to Ocean City is 1156.4 miles (1861.1 km) as the crow flies. Ocean City is located E of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1387.7 miles, taking about 27h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Manhattan 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.