How far is Stone Harbor, NJ from Ocean City, NJ?

The driving distance from Stone Harbor, NJ to Ocean City, NJ is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.64 mi
00h 33m
Flight
18.49 mi
29.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.49 mi
Kilometers
29.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.64 mi
Kilometers
31.6 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean City
Mon, May 25, 12:19 PM EDT
Return by in Stone Harbor
Mon, May 25, 12:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stone Harbor
2026-05-25T11:46
Arrive Ocean City
Mon, May 25, 12:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stone Harbor
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sea Isle City
NJ

City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States

From Stone Harbor
9.8 mi
00h 16m
To Ocean City
9.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Stone Harbor Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Memorial Day
Using Cape May Court House as the closest live forecast in the Cape May County weather hub.

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Ocean City Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Memorial Day
Using Middletown as the closest live forecast in the Cape May County weather hub.

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stone Harbor and Ocean City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stone Harbor and Ocean City.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    30 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 98th Street

    637 ft · 30 sec · 98th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    565 ft · 19 sec · 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 96th Street

    760 ft · 25 sec · 96th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Ocean Drive

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Ocean Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Landis Avenue

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Landis Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Commonwealth Drive

    2292 ft · 39 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Bay Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bay Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East 55th Street

    627 ft · 18 sec · East 55th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 34th Street

    561 ft · 26 sec · 34th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    112 m · 15 sec · East 9th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stone Harbor and Ocean City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Landis Avenue
4.73 mi · 24%
Ocean Drive
4.65 mi · 24%
Central Avenue
2.67 mi · 14%
Bay Avenue
2.31 mi · 12%
West Avenue
2.25 mi · 11%
Commonwealth Avenue
1.07 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Landis Avenue

Continue on Landis Avenue

4.73 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sea Isle City
00h 16m from Stone Harbor
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Stone Harbor and Patchy Fog near Ocean City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stone Harbor to Ocean City?

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sea Isle City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Stone Harbor and 9.8 miles from Ocean City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Stone Harbor and Patchy Fog near Ocean City.

Stop Ideas Near Sea Isle City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sea Isle City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sea Isle City.

OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

32 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Absecon

35 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

42 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

54 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stone Harbor and Ocean City. Straight-line distance: 18.49 mi (29.75 km).

Stone Harbor

#1 Stone Harbor

Borough of New Jersey

Population805
Coordinates39.0509500, -74.7579400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Ocean City

#2 Ocean City

City in New Jersey

Population10,971
Coordinates39.2776200, -74.5746000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Stone Harbor (-74.75794, 39.05095)
End: Ocean City (-74.5746, 39.27762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.62 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.64
1.38 gal · 5.24 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.82 $5.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $4.95 $3.42 $6.84
Diesel $5.98 $4.13 $8.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Stone Harbor and Ocean City. The current time is 11:46:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.