How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Onancock, VA?

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Onancock, VA is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.56 mi
01h 54m
Flight
60.66 mi
97.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.66 mi
Kilometers
97.63 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.56 mi
Kilometers
123.21 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Onancock
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Return by in Virginia Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia Beach
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive Onancock
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Virginia Beach
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 Virginia Beach
38.3 mi
00h 57m
To Onancock
38.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Onancock.

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Street

    37 m · 8 sec · 25th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pacific Avenue

    1213 ft · 34 sec · Pacific Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 22nd Street

    2796 ft · 46 sec · 22nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward First Colonial Road, Oceana Naval Air Station

    1414 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto First Colonial Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · First Colonial Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Great Neck Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Great Neck Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Shore Drive

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Shore Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward US 13 North

    1043 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northampton Boulevard

    1910 ft · 31 sec · Northampton Boulevard

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northampton Boulevard

    1801 ft · 38 sec · Northampton Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Lankford Highway

    44.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Lankford Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    882 ft · 20 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Market Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Queen Street

    547 ft · 26 sec · Queen Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lankford Highway
44.2 mi · 58%
Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 23%
Shore Drive
3.41 mi · 4%
North Great Neck Road
3.19 mi · 4%
First Colonial Road
2.6 mi · 3%
Market Street
1.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lankford Highway

Continue on Lankford Highway

44.2 mi · 01h 03m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Charles
00h 57m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Virginia Beach and Sunny near Onancock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Onancock?

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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 38.3 miles from Virginia Beach and 38.3 miles from Onancock.

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 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Virginia Beach and Sunny near Onancock.

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 Virginia Beach and Onancock. Straight-line distance: 60.66 mi (97.63 km).

Virginia Beach

#1 Virginia Beach

The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.

Population451,231
Coordinates36.8529300, -75.9779900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Onancock

#2 Onancock

Town of the United States

Population1,205
Coordinates37.7118000, -75.7491000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Onancock (-75.7491, 37.7118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.23 L · about $10.69
Round trip
$21.39
5.4 gal · 20.46 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.69 $21.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.96 $23.92
Premium $4.78 $12.90 $25.80
Diesel $5.62 $15.18 $30.37

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 Virginia Beach and Onancock. The current time is 04:10:44.

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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.