How far is Onancock, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Onancock, VA to Hampton, VA is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.2 mi
01h 41m
Flight
57.37 mi
92.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.37 mi
Kilometers
92.33 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.2 mi
Kilometers
137.11 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Onancock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Onancock
2026-04-22T23:30
Arrive Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Onancock
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cape Charles
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Onancock
42.6 mi
00h 50m
To Hampton
42.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    813 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lankford Highway

    43.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lankford Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lankford Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lankford Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel

  8. 8

    Continue on Northampton Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond

    600 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Hampton, Richmond

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    9.8 mi · 14 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60, VA 143: Woodland Road, Hampton University

    893 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Settlers Landing Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Settlers Landing Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wine Street

    1147 ft · 31 sec · Wine Street

  17. 17

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

    117 m · 22 sec · Lincoln Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North King Street

    734 ft · 20 sec · North King Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lankford Highway
44.2 mi · 52%
Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 21%
Hampton Roads Beltway
10.6 mi · 12%
Northampton Boulevard
5.14 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 4%
Market Street
1.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Charles
00h 50m from Onancock
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Onancock and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 42.6 miles from Onancock and 42.6 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Onancock and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Cape Charles

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

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

BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

47 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Newport News station

48 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

52 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

61 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Onancock and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 57.37 mi (92.33 km).

Onancock

#1 Onancock

Town of the United States

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

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-75.748986, 37.712123)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.38 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.85
6.02 gal · 22.76 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.92 $23.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.33 $26.66
Premium $4.78 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.62 $16.93 $33.86

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Onancock and Hampton. The current time is 23:30:00.

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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.