Memphis to Ocean City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

856.2 miles 1377.9 km · straight line
1013.6 miles actual route 1631.3 km · driving distance
19h 21min estimated drive time
$98 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Ocean City?

The distance from Memphis to Ocean City is 856.2 miles (1377.9 km) as the crow flies. Ocean City is located ENE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1013.6 miles, taking about 19h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Memphis 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. 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 Memphis 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 Memphis to Ocean City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 21min $98 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 13min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~25h 9min $122–$355* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Ocean City

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 285 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM