New Bern to Ocean City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

248 miles 399.1 km · straight line
310 miles estimated 498.9 km · driving distance
6h 14min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
25° NNE bearing direction

How far is New Bern from Ocean City?

The distance from New Bern to Ocean City is 248 miles (399.1 km) as the crow flies. Ocean City is located NNE of New Bern. By car, the driving distance is approximately 310 miles, taking about 6h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — New Bern in North Carolina and Ocean City in Maryland.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 New Bern 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.

How to Get from New Bern to Ocean City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 14min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 29min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~5h 55min $37–$109* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Bern & Ocean City

Quick Facts

New Bern
35.11°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
3m 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 83 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 100.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients