How far is Kinsale, VA from Cape Charles, VA?
The driving distance from Kinsale, VA to Cape Charles, VA is about 149.9 miles (241.3 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 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kinsale and Cape Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinsale and Cape Charles.
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Start on Yeocomico Lane
16 m · 4 sec · Yeocomico Lane
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Turn right onto Kinsale Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Kinsale Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cople Highway
3140 ft · 1 min · Cople Highway
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Turn left onto Oldhams Road
7.5 mi · 13 min · Oldhams Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto History Land Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · History Land Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Richmond Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · West Richmond Road
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Turn left onto South Water Lane
1913 ft · 57 sec · South Water Lane
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Turn right onto Wright Street
1064 ft · 33 sec · Wright Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tappahannock Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Tappahannock Boulevard
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Keep slight left
67.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
1821 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Northamption Boulevard, Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Tunnel
1149 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Northampton Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Northampton Boulevard
1801 ft · 38 sec · Northampton Boulevard
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Lankford Highway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Lankford Highway
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Turn left onto Stone Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stone Road
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Continue on Randolph Avenue
1561 ft · 37 sec · Randolph Avenue
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Turn left onto Fig Street
102 m · 9 sec · Fig Street
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Continue on Mason Avenue
1991 ft · 57 sec · Mason Avenue
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Turn right onto Strawberry Street
1252 ft · 59 sec · Strawberry Street
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Turn right onto Park Row
90 m · 13 sec · Park Row
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Row
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kinsale and Cape Charles.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Tappahannock Boulevard
Keep slight left
67.2 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kinsale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kinsale to Cape Charles?
The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.3 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 74.9 miles from Kinsale and 75 miles from Cape Charles.
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 89 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 9:46 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.72 one way or $41.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kinsale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cape Charles.
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 Kinsale and Cape Charles. Straight-line distance: 60.88 mi (97.98 km).
#1 Kinsale
Kinsale is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.0295700, -76.5807900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Charles
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 37.2700800, -76.0164900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cape Charles (-76.01649, 37.27008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $3.92 | $20.72 | $41.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $23.35 | $46.70 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $25.50 | $51.01 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $32.78 | $65.55 |
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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