How far is Tangier, VA from Onancock, VA?

The driving distance from Tangier, VA to Onancock, VA is about 6.8 miles (11 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.87 mi
00h 19m
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
6.87 mi
Kilometers
11.05 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Onancock
Fri, Nov 6, 9:40 AM EST
Return by in Tangier
Fri, Nov 6, 9:59 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tangier
2026-11-06T09:21
Arrive Onancock
Fri, Nov 6, 9:40 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tangier
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 Tangier
3.4 mi
00h 09m
To Onancock
3.4 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thicket Point Lane

    1327 ft · 1 min · Thicket Point Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Broadway Road

  3. 3

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

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Cashville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hill Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hill Street

  5. 5

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

    2577 ft · 56 sec · Market Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Queen Street

    547 ft · 26 sec · Queen Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
115.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cashville Road
3.66 mi · 53%
Broadway Road
1.47 mi · 21%
Hill Street
0.85 mi · 12%
Market Street
0.49 mi · 7%
Thicket Point Lane
0.25 mi · 4%
Queen Street
0.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cashville Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto 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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onley
00h 09m from Tangier
Leave By
7:52 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.8 miles (11 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 Tangier and 3.4 miles from Onancock.

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 7:52 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 around Tangier and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Onancock.

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

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#1 Tangier

Town of the United States

Population700
Coordinates37.8262400, -75.9916000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Onancock

#2 Onancock

Town of the United States

Population1,205
Coordinates37.7118000, -75.7491000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Tangier (-75.9916, 37.82624)
End: Onancock (-75.7491, 37.7118)

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
0.92 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.89
0.48 gal · 1.84 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Tangier and Onancock. The current time is 09:21:05.

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.