Answer
Yes—many Ocean City visitors make a longer day trip to Chincoteague and the Virginia Assateague entrance, but it is a bigger drive than the Maryland side. Factor wildlife-refuge hours and seasonal crowds. Start early if pony viewing is the goal.
Sources: National Park Service — Assateague · U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service — Chincoteague
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.
