Ocean City to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

275.1 miles 442.8 km · straight line
343.9 miles estimated 553.5 km · driving distance
6h 55min estimated drive time
$33 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Ocean City from Roanoke?

The distance from Ocean City to Roanoke is 275.1 miles (442.8 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located WSW of Ocean City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 343.9 miles, taking about 6h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Ocean City in Maryland and Roanoke in Virginia.

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. 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 Ocean City and Roanoke. 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 Ocean City to Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 55min $33 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 18min $28–$52* Budget
Train ~6h 34min $41–$120* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ocean City & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Ocean City
38.34°N, 75.08°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 92 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 90.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients