Miami to Ocean City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

918.4 miles 1478.1 km · straight line
1099.1 miles actual route 1768.9 km · driving distance
21h 9min estimated drive time
$106 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
18° NNE bearing direction

How far is Miami from Ocean City?

The distance from Miami to Ocean City is 918.4 miles (1478.1 km) as the crow flies. Ocean City is located NNE of Miami. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1099.1 miles, taking about 21h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Miami in Florida 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 Miami 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 Miami to Ocean City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 9min $106 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 23min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~27h 30min $132–$385* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Miami & Ocean City

Quick Facts

Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m 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 306 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM