How far is Onancock, VA from Accomac, VA?

The driving distance from Onancock, VA to Accomac, VA is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.5 mi
00h 09m
Flight
4.6 mi
7.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.6 mi
Kilometers
7.41 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.5 mi
Kilometers
8.85 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Accomac
Tue, Jun 9, 3:52 PM EDT
Return by in Onancock
Tue, Jun 9, 4:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Onancock
2026-06-09T15:42
Arrive Accomac
Tue, Jun 9, 3:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Onancock
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Onley
VA

Town of the United States

From Onancock
2.5 mi
00h 04m
To Accomac
3 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Onancock and Accomac.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Onancock and Accomac.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Queen Street

    547 ft · 26 sec · Queen Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fairgrounds Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tasley Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Tasley Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Tasley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Tasley Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Front Street

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Back Street

    25 m · 3 sec · Back Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Back Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Onancock and Accomac.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
163.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fairgrounds Road
1.39 mi · 25%
Front Street
1.35 mi · 25%
Market Street
1.11 mi · 20%
Tasley Road
1.07 mi · 19%
Queen Street
0.1 mi · 2%
Back Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Fairgrounds Road

Turn left onto Fairgrounds Road

1.39 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
4.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onley
00h 04m from Onancock
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Onancock and Mostly Sunny near Accomac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Onancock to Accomac?

The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Onley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Onancock and 3 miles from Accomac.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Onancock and Mostly Sunny near Accomac.

Stop Ideas Near Onley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Onley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Onley.

BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

75 mi away
547E Riverside Drive
BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

76 mi away
350 Cypress St.
BUS

Ocean City, MD

90 mi away
12848 Ocean Gateway
BUS

Ocean Pines, MD

90 mi away
11011 Manklin Creek Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Onancock and Accomac. Straight-line distance: 4.6 mi (7.41 km).

Onancock

#1 Onancock

Town of the United States

Population1,205
Coordinates37.7118000, -75.7491000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Accomac

#2 Accomac

Town in Accomack County, Virginia, United States

Population482
Coordinates37.7195700, -75.6654800
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-75.748986, 37.712123)
End: Back Street (-75.665861, 37.720014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.19 gal
0.73 L · about $0.75
Round trip
$1.51
0.38 gal · 1.46 L
Estimated CO2
1.7 kg one way
Round trip: 3.4 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.75 $1.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.84 $1.68
Premium $4.78 $0.91 $1.82
Diesel $5.62 $1.07 $2.14

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 · Jun 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Onancock and Accomac. The current time is 15:42:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.