The Fixed Position You Are Measuring From
Atlantic City, New Jersey, sits at 39.3625 north latitude and -74.425 west longitude. The two casinos documented nearest to that fixed point are Showboat at 0.4 straight-line miles and Ocean Casino at 0.6 straight-line miles. Both figures are great-circle measurements, meaning the shortest path over the earth's surface, not a road route.
Road distance is always longer than straight-line distance. This article does not publish driving mileage, travel time, highway numbers, exits, or turn-by-turn directions. If your question includes "from me" or "from my location," the venue's position is fixed but your starting point is not something this article can resolve.
Documented Straight-Line Distances From Atlantic City
The table below lists every venue-to-Atlantic City pair present in publicly published reference sources used for this article. Each measurement is great-circle, not road mileage.
| Reference Point | Straight-Line Miles | Measurement Type |
|---|---|---|
| Showboat | 0.4 | great-circle |
| Ocean Casino | 0.6 | great-circle |
| Parx | 59.3 | great-circle |
| Bally's Dover | 60.4 | great-circle |
| Harrington | 68.9 | great-circle |
| Delaware Park | 70.4 | great-circle |
| Valley Forge | 73.2 | great-circle |
| Ocean Downs | 80.3 | great-circle |
| Wind Creek | 99.7 | great-circle |
| Bethlehem | 99.7 | great-circle |
These are the only pairs this article can measure. If the specific venue you are asking about is not in the table, that pair is not one this article can state. A total of 318 venues are documented in reference sources as measured to Atlantic City, but that is not a complete list of casinos in any city, county, state or country. For a complete current list, consult the state gaming regulator.
Why Straight-Line and Road Distance Differ
A great-circle line ignores everything between two points. The actual road network bends around water, elevation, protected land, and existing street grids. Atlantic City sits on a barrier island along the New Jersey coast, so any route leaving the city crosses bridges or causeways before reaching mainland highways. That alone adds distance a straight line does not show.
For venues in other states, the difference grows. Parx in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, is 59.3 straight-line miles from Atlantic City, but the road route crosses the Delaware River and passes through or around Philadelphia. Bally's Dover and Harrington sit in Delaware, south and slightly west, requiring a route around the Delaware Bay rather than across it. Wind Creek and Bethlehem, both in Pennsylvania, are 99.7 straight-line miles away, but road travel follows the region's highway network, not a direct line.
State boundaries do not add distance by themselves, but they do change which roads are available and how routes are signed. A straight-line figure between two states tells you relative position, not how you get there.
Where the Two Nearest Casinos Sit
Showboat and Ocean Casino are both in Atlantic City, New Jersey, essentially adjacent to the documented city center. Showboat's coordinates are 39.36166667 north, -74.41805556 west. Ocean Casino's coordinates are 39.36175 north, -74.41349722 west. The difference in longitude places Ocean Casino slightly east of Showboat.
Both properties sit near the oceanfront. Their proximity to the city center coordinate means a visitor already in Atlantic City is within a fraction of a mile of either property in straight-line terms. That does not mean a short walk; boardwalk access, building entrances, and street layout determine actual movement.
Bingo at These Venues
The documented facts for Showboat and Ocean Casino do not include a bingo hall, bingo schedule, or bingo room. Showboat's documented facts cover its 2016 hotel reopening, its owner, and its non-gaming attractions. Ocean Casino's documented facts cover slot machines, hotel rooms, gaming square footage, table games, and its 2012 opening.
Whether either property offers bingo today is not something this article can state. Bingo offerings change with renovations, licensing, and operator decisions. The authoritative current answer lives on each property's own website or with its guest services desk. Call or check the property's published amenities page before traveling if bingo is the reason for your visit.
What to Confirm Before You Go
Several items change frequently and are not published in this article. Confirm each through the property's own channel before you travel.
- Whether bingo is currently offered, and in what room or hall.
- Session times, if bingo exists, since schedules change by day and season.
- Entry requirements, age limits, and whether bingo is separate from the main gaming floor.
- Parking and access, since boardwalk properties may have separate entrances for non-gaming attractions.
- Current operating status of any venue, since ownership and branding of casino properties change through sales and rebrands.
Measuring From Your Own Starting Point
The venue's position is fixed. Your position is not. If you want a straight-line distance from where you are to Atlantic City, take your own latitude and longitude and compare it to 39.3625 north, -74.425 west. Any mapping tool can compute a great-circle distance from those two coordinate pairs.
For road distance, use a mapping service that routes on actual roads. The figure will be larger than any straight-line number in this article. The difference depends on where you start, which bridges or crossings you use, and current traffic conditions, none of which this article can predict.
FAQ
Do any casinos in Atlantic City have bingo?
This article cannot confirm bingo at any Atlantic City casino. The documented facts for Showboat and Ocean Casino, the two nearest properties, do not include bingo. Check each property's own amenities page or contact guest services for the current answer, since bingo offerings change.
How far is Atlantic City from the nearest casinos?
Showboat is 0.4 straight-line miles and Ocean Casino is 0.6 straight-line miles from Atlantic City's documented center. Both figures are great-circle measurements. Road distance is longer and not published here.
Why is road distance longer than straight-line distance?
A straight line ignores water, terrain, and the road network. Atlantic City sits on a barrier island, so any road route crosses bridges or causeways. Routes to Pennsylvania or Delaware also cross rivers or go around the Delaware Bay, adding distance a straight line does not show.
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