How far is Onancock, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?
The driving distance from Onancock, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Virginia Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Onancock and Virginia Beach.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Virginia Beach, Ocean Front
784 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Shore Drive
3.4 mi · 8 min · Shore Drive
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Turn right onto North Great Neck Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Great Neck Road
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Turn left onto First Colonial Road
2 mi · 4 min · First Colonial Road
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Turn left onto Laskin Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Laskin Road
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Turn right onto North Birdneck Road
835 ft · 24 sec · North Birdneck Road
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Turn left onto 24th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 24th Street
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Turn left onto Baltic Avenue
144 m · 14 sec · Baltic Avenue
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Turn right onto 25th Street
994 ft · 27 sec · 25th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Onancock and Virginia Beach.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Onancock and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Virginia Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Onancock to Virginia Beach?
The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 38.2 miles from Onancock and 38.8 miles from Virginia Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.77 one way or $21.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 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 Virginia Beach.
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 Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 60.66 mi (97.63 km).
#1 Onancock
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,205 |
| Coordinates | 37.7118000, -75.7491000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Virginia Beach
The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.
| Population | 451,231 |
| Coordinates | 36.8529300, -75.9779900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: 25th Street (-75.978051, 36.853145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.05 | $24.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.00 | $25.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.30 | $30.59 |
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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