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Saturday midday, checkout Sundays, and event weekends like the Air Show stack cars along the full MD 528 corridor. Rainy-day shopping runs add another spike. Leave early, park once, or use the municipal bus instead of repeated short hops by car.
Sources: MDOT SHA · Town of Ocean City · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
