How far is Chincoteague, VA from Onancock, VA?
The driving distance from Chincoteague, VA to Onancock, VA is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chincoteague and Onancock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chincoteague and Onancock.
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Start on Main Street
2728 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Chincoteague Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Chincoteague Road
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Turn left onto Atlantic Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Atlantic Road
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Turn right onto Thornton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Thornton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lankford Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Lankford Highway
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Turn right onto Tasley Road
1 mi · 2 min · Tasley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairgrounds Road
29 m · 2 sec · Fairgrounds Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairgrounds Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Market Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto Queen Street
547 ft · 26 sec · Queen Street
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Turn right
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chincoteague and Onancock.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lankford Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lankford Highway
13.4 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Chincoteague and Sunny near Onancock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chincoteague to Onancock?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hallwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Chincoteague and 15.7 miles from Onancock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chincoteague and Sunny near Onancock.
Stop Ideas Near Hallwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hallwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chincoteague and Onancock. Straight-line distance: 25.35 mi (40.79 km).
#1 Chincoteague
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,866 |
| Coordinates | 37.9331800, -75.3788100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Onancock
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,205 |
| Coordinates | 37.7118000, -75.7491000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Onancock (-75.7491, 37.7118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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