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Budget roughly 60–90+ minutes one way depending on summer traffic, bridge approaches, and your Ocean City street departure—longer on Pony Swim week and holiday weekends. It is a full day trip, not a dinner-hour errand.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · MDOT SHA
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.
