Drive or Fly: Ocean City, MD to Annapolis, MD?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for OCE–BWI. At 108 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
2h 38m
Distance
108.7 mi
Total Cost
$59
CO2
44 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 46m
11m in the air
Air Distance
88 mi
Total Cost
$124
CO2
22 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between OCE and BWI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 2h 38m | 2h 46m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $59 | $124 |
| Carbon footprint | 44 kg CO2 | 22 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 50, US 113, MD 404
via US 50, MD 331, US 13; US 50
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Ocean City, MD to Annapolis, MD with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.