How far is Onancock, VA from Chincoteague, VA?

The driving distance from Onancock, VA to Chincoteague, VA is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
32.08 mi
00h 44m
Flight
25.35 mi
40.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.35 mi
Kilometers
40.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.08 mi
Kilometers
51.63 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chincoteague
Wed, Jun 10, 3:11 AM EDT
Return by in Onancock
Wed, Jun 10, 3:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Onancock
2026-06-10T02:27
Arrive Chincoteague
Wed, Jun 10, 3:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Onancock
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Hallwood
VA

Town of the United States

From Onancock
15.7 mi
00h 22m
To Chincoteague
16.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto Lankford Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Lankford Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Thornton Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Thornton Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlantic Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Atlantic Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chincoteague Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Chincoteague Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2728 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lankford Highway
13.4 mi · 42%
Chincoteague Road
7.36 mi · 23%
Atlantic Road
5.28 mi · 16%
Fairgrounds Road
1.39 mi · 4%
Market Street
1.11 mi · 3%
Tasley Road
1.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lankford Highway

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.

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallwood
00h 22m from Onancock
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Onancock and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chincoteague.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Hallwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Onancock and 16.5 miles from Chincoteague.

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 6.7 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Onancock and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chincoteague.

Stop Ideas Near Hallwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hallwood, 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 Hallwood.

BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

54 mi away
547E Riverside Drive
BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

55 mi away
350 Cypress St.
BUS

Ocean City, MD

66 mi away
12848 Ocean Gateway
BUS

Ocean Pines, MD

67 mi away
11011 Manklin Creek Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Onancock and Chincoteague. Straight-line distance: 25.35 mi (40.79 km).

Onancock

#1 Onancock

Town of the United States

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

#2 Chincoteague

Town of the United States

Population2,866
Coordinates37.9331800, -75.3788100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-75.748986, 37.712123)
End: Main Street (-75.378643, 37.933066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.48
Round trip
$8.95
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.48 $8.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.00 $10.01
Premium $4.78 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.62 $6.36 $12.71

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Onancock and Chincoteague. The current time is 02:27:36.

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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.