Ocean City to West Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ocean City from West Palm Beach?

The distance from Ocean City to West Palm Beach is 853.1 miles (1373 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located SSW of Ocean City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1023.8 miles, taking about 20h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Ocean City in Maryland and West Palm Beach in Florida.

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 West Palm Beach. 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.