New Bedford to Ocean City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Bedford from Ocean City?

The distance from New Bedford to Ocean City is 316.8 miles (509.8 km) as the crow flies. Ocean City is located SW of New Bedford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380.2 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — New Bedford in Massachusetts and Ocean City in Maryland.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Bedford 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.