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Friday arrival and Sunday checkout afternoons are predictable bottlenecks—MDOT SHA live maps beat optimistic GPS ETAs. Some travelers cross early Thursday or stay through Monday to dodge Sunday crush. Coastal Highway slows with pedestrians and event traffic.
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.
