How far is Hagerstown, MD from Ocean City, MD?
The driving distance from Hagerstown, MD to Ocean City, MD is about 193 miles (310.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.8 miles (270 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hagerstown and Ocean City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown and Ocean City.
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Start on East Washington Street
2130 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on Dual Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Frederick
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
43.8 mi · 47 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight left toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
2796 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 24 min
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Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1653 ft · 26 sec · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway
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Turn left onto Ritchie Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway
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Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
919 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Legion Road
86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road
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Turn right onto Shore Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Seashore Highway
10.9 mi · 17 min · Seashore Highway
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Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard
20 mi · 29 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on Worcester Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Worcester Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1198 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Worcester Highway
706 ft · 25 sec · Worcester Highway
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Turn left onto Race Track Road
146 m · 12 sec · Race Track Road
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Turn right onto Worcester Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Worcester Highway
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Turn left onto Friendship Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Friendship Road
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Turn left onto Ocean Gateway
5.9 mi · 10 min · Ocean Gateway
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Continue on North Division Street
112 m · 11 sec · North Division Street
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Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
1891 ft · 1 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
108 m · 23 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Philadelphia Avenue
28 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hagerstown and Ocean City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
43.8 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Hagerstown and Sunny near Ocean City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hagerstown to Ocean City?
The road trip is about 193 miles (310.6 km) and usually takes 04h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stevensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Hagerstown and 96.6 miles from Ocean City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.8 miles (270 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hagerstown and Sunny near Ocean City.
Stop Ideas Near Stevensville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stevensville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and Ocean City. Straight-line distance: 167.8 mi (270.04 km).
#1 Hagerstown
The seat of Washington County, Maryland.
| Population | 39,918 |
| Coordinates | 39.6417600, -77.7199900 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ocean City
Town in Worcester County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,913 |
| Coordinates | 38.3365000, -75.0849100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean City (-75.08491, 38.3365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $27.83 | $55.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.32 | $62.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $33.74 | $67.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $40.72 | $81.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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