Ocean City to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ocean City from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Ocean City to Tuscaloosa is 783.4 miles (1260.8 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located WSW of Ocean City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 940.1 miles, taking about 18h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Ocean City in Maryland and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

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. 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. 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 Ocean City and Tuscaloosa. 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.