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Friday arrival and Sunday checkout afternoons congest Route 50—MDOT SHA advisories help. Some travelers arrive Thursday or stay through Monday to dodge peaks. Coastal Highway slows with pedestrians as season warms.
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.
