Origin
Chincoteague, VA
Afternoon in Chincoteague on Friday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Trip from Chincoteague, VA to Arlington, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
177.2 mi
285 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 6m
★
6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chincoteague, VA
Boys in Bristol Photography
Arlington, VA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Chincoteague, VA to Arlington, VA covers 177.2 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chincoteague Road, Lankford Highway, Ocean Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.6 miles from Chincoteague, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 177.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 17m drive with frequent turns across 177.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chincoteague Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chincoteague, VA to Arlington, VA is easy. At 3h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chincoteague, VA to Arlington, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chincoteague Road | — | — |
| Lankford Highway | — | — |
| Ocean Highway | — | — |
| South Fruitland Boulevard | — | — |
| Salisbury Bypass | — | — |
| US 13 North | — | — |
| North Salisbury Boulevard | — | — |
| Sussex Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chincoteague Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chincoteague, VA and Arlington, VA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Chincoteague Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Chincoteague Road
3
Turn right onto Lankford Highway
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Lankford Highway
4
Continue on Ocean Highway
26 mi
·
36 min
·
Ocean Highway
5
Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Fruitland Boulevard
6
Keep slight left to continue on Salisbury Bypass
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Salisbury Bypass
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover
8
Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Dover
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 13 North: Dover
9
Merge slight left onto North Salisbury Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
10
Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
11
Continue on Sussex Highway
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Sussex Highway
12
Take the exit slight left
167 ft
·
5 sec
13
Continue on Rifle Range Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rifle Range Road
14
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
15
Turn left onto Market Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Market Street
16
Turn right onto Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Seashore Highway
17
Continue on Shore Highway
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Shore Highway
18
Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
19
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
20
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
29 mi
·
39 min
·
Ocean Gateway
21
Continue on John Hanson Highway
24 mi
·
28 min
·
John Hanson Highway
22
Continue on New York Avenue Northeast
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New York Avenue Northeast
23
Take the exit slight right
148 ft
·
4 sec
24
Keep slight left
164 ft
·
7 sec
25
Turn slight left
138 ft
·
5 sec
26
Keep slight right to continue on West Virginia Avenue Northeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Virginia Avenue Northeast
27
Turn left onto 8th Street Northeast
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
8th Street Northeast
28
Turn right onto K Street Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
K Street Northeast
29
Continue on K Street Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
K Street Northwest
30
Turn left onto 6th Street Northwest
384 ft
·
12 sec
·
6th Street Northwest
31
Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
32
Continue on K Street Northwest
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
K Street Northwest
33
Continue on New York Avenue Northwest
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
New York Avenue Northwest
34
Turn slight right onto I Street Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I Street Northwest
35
Turn left onto 17th Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
17th Street Northwest
36
Turn right onto New York Avenue Northwest
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
New York Avenue Northwest
37
Continue on E Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
E Street Northwest
38
Continue on E Street Expressway
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
E Street Expressway
39
Keep slight left to continue on I 66 West: Virginia
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 66 West: Virginia
40
Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 66 West
41
Keep slight right to continue on Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge
469 ft
·
6 sec
·
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge
42
Continue on Arlington Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Arlington Boulevard
43
Take the exit slight right toward North Courthouse Road, 10th Street North
453 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Courthouse Road, 10th Street North
44
Keep slight left to continue on North Fairfax Drive, 10th Street North
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Fairfax Drive, 10th Street North
45
Keep slight right to continue on VA 237 West: 10th Street North, Clarendon
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
VA 237 West: 10th Street North, Clarendon
46
Turn straight onto 10th Street North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street North
47
Turn slight left
138 ft
·
8 sec
48
Turn left onto Wilson Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Boulevard
49
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.6 miles from Chincoteague, VA, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.6 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chincoteague, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chincoteague, VA
This is one driving day of about 177.2 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Chincoteague, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.6 mi from Chincoteague, VA · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.6 miles from Chincoteague, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, VA
The final approach into Arlington, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Arlington, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.71 one way
$55.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $30.30 | $60.60 |
| premium | $4.70 | $32.80 | $65.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.12 | $78.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.61 | $8.51 |
| Efficient EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.50 | $7.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.9 | 0 | $24.81 | $11.34 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Arlington, VA
Afternoon in Arlington on Friday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Boonsboro, MD
89 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chincoteague, VA to Arlington, VA covers 177.2 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chincoteague Road, Lankford Highway, Ocean Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.6 miles from Chincoteague, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Chincoteague, VA to Arlington, VA is easy. At 3h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chincoteague, VA to Arlington, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chincoteague, VA to Arlington, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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