How far is Cape Charles, VA from Kinsale, VA?
The driving distance from Cape Charles, VA to Kinsale, VA is about 149.1 miles (240 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Charles and Kinsale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Charles and Kinsale.
-
1
Start on Park Row
90 m · 20 sec · Park Row
-
2
Turn left onto Strawberry Street
1252 ft · 1 min · Strawberry Street
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mason Avenue
2327 ft · 1 min · Mason Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto Randolph Avenue
1561 ft · 31 sec · Randolph Avenue
-
5
Continue on Stone Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stone Road
-
6
Turn right onto Lankford Highway
9.7 mi · 13 min · Lankford Highway
-
7
Merge slight left onto Lankford Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lankford Highway
-
8
Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
-
9
Continue on Northampton Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard
-
10
Take the exit straight toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond
600 ft · 15 sec
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Hampton, Richmond
1640 ft · 40 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
9.8 mi · 14 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
-
13
Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
-
14
Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
-
15
Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Yorktown
2187 ft · 1 min
-
17
Merge slight left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
3056 ft · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
-
18
Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 57 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
-
19
Continue on Tidewater Trail
29.8 mi · 39 min · Tidewater Trail
-
20
Turn right onto Wright Street
1064 ft · 35 sec · Wright Street
-
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Water Lane
1913 ft · 57 sec · South Water Lane
-
22
Turn right onto Queen Street
6.4 mi · 9 min · Queen Street
-
23
Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
-
24
Turn left onto History Land Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · History Land Highway
-
25
Turn right onto Oldhams Road
7.5 mi · 13 min · Oldhams Road
-
26
Turn right onto Cople Highway
3140 ft · 1 min · Cople Highway
-
27
Turn left onto Kinsale Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Kinsale Road
-
28
Turn left onto Yeocomico Lane
16 m · 2 sec · Yeocomico Lane
-
29
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yeocomico Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Charles and Kinsale.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
George Washington Memorial Highway
Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kinsale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Charles to Kinsale?
The road trip is about 149.1 miles (240 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gloucester Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Cape Charles and 74.6 miles from Kinsale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Charles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kinsale.
Stop Ideas Near Gloucester Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Oxford Run Trail
James City County
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gloucester Point.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Norfolk
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Charles and Kinsale. Straight-line distance: 60.88 mi (97.98 km).
#1 Cape Charles
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 37.2700800, -76.0164900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kinsale
Kinsale is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.0295700, -76.5807900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kinsale (-76.58079, 38.02957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $20.60 | $41.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $23.22 | $46.44 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $25.36 | $50.72 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $32.59 | $65.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Virginia · Nov 06, 2026