How far is Onancock, VA from Tangier, VA?

The driving distance from Onancock, VA to Tangier, VA is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.76 mi
00h 15m
Flight
15.42 mi
24.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.42 mi
Kilometers
24.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
6.76 mi
Kilometers
10.88 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tangier
Fri, Nov 6, 10:30 AM EST
Return by in Onancock
Fri, Nov 6, 10:46 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Onancock
2026-11-06T10:14
Arrive Tangier
Fri, Nov 6, 10:30 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Onancock
10:00 PM EST
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
3.4 mi
00h 07m
To Tangier
3.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
67°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2577 ft · 54 sec · Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hill Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hill Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cashville Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Cashville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Broadway Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Broadway Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Thicket Point Lane

    1327 ft · 58 sec · Thicket Point Lane

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thicket Point Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cashville Road
3.66 mi · 54%
Broadway Road
1.47 mi · 22%
Hill Street
0.85 mi · 13%
Market Street
0.49 mi · 7%
Thicket Point Lane
0.25 mi · 4%
Queen Street
0.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cashville Road

Continue on Cashville Road

3.66 mi · 00h 09m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onley
00h 07m from Onancock
Leave By
7:58 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Onancock and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tangier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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 3.4 miles from Onancock and 3.4 miles from Tangier.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Onancock and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tangier.

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 Tangier. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.82 km).

Onancock

#1 Onancock

Town of the United States

Population1,205
Coordinates37.7118000, -75.7491000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Tangier

Town of the United States

Population700
Coordinates37.8262400, -75.9916000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-75.748986, 37.712123)
End: Thicket Point Lane (-75.830616, 37.712338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.9 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.89
0.48 gal · 1.8 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $0.94 $1.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.06 $2.13
Premium $4.84 $1.16 $2.32
Diesel $6.21 $1.49 $2.98

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Onancock and Tangier. The current time is 10:14:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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