How far is Onancock, VA from Chesapeake, VA?
The driving distance from Onancock, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Onancock and Chesapeake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Onancock and Chesapeake.
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Start on the route
53 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Queen Street
547 ft · 26 sec · Queen Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Continue on West Main Street
813 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Lankford Highway
43.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lankford Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lankford Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lankford Highway
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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 Northampton Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Continue on Northampton Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Continue on East Princess Anne Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · East Princess Anne Road
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue
1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue
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Continue on Campostella Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road
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Turn right onto Wilson Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road
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Continue on 22nd Street
1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street
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Continue on Poindexter Street
1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn right onto D Street
126 m · 18 sec · D Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · D Street
Car Route Details
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Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lankford Highway
Turn right onto Lankford Highway
43.1 mi · 01h 01m
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 Onancock and Sunny near Chesapeake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Onancock to Chesapeake?
The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Cape Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Onancock and 39.8 miles from Chesapeake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Onancock and Sunny near Chesapeake.
Stop Ideas Near Cape Charles
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 Cape Charles.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Newport News station
Norfolk
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Onancock and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 68.12 mi (109.63 km).
#1 Onancock
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,205 |
| Coordinates | 37.7118000, -75.7491000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesapeake
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 247,011 |
| Coordinates | 36.8190400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.22 | $24.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.19 | $26.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
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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