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Visitors driving south from Delaware beaches usually stay on Coastal Highway into north Ocean City without touching Route 90. Route 90 matters most for western approaches on U.S. 50 through Salisbury and West Ocean City. Mixing Delaware arrival with midtown lodging still means Coastal Highway southbound eventually if you skip Route 90 entirely.
Sources: MDOT SHA · 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.
