Trip from Onancock, VA to Virginia Beach, VA

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

76.4 mi

123 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 47m ★

6 AM

1h 56m

8 AM

2h 13m

10 AM

2h 2m

12 PM

2h 0m

3 PM

2h 3m

5 PM

2h 12m

8 PM

1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Onancock to Virginia Beach covers 76.4 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 55 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to transition from the Eastern Shore to the coast without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate Lankford Highway and Shore Drive, punctuated by the crossing of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel. Expect to spend roughly $12 on fuel for the trip. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region of Virginia, the drive offers a consistent regional atmosphere while moving from a quieter town setting to the bustling environment of Virginia Beach.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

38.2 miles from Onancock, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route contains no traditional highway mileage. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 44.2 miles along Lankford Highway. Because the road conditions shift between local thoroughfares and the unique infrastructure of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel, you will need to stay alert behind the wheel. The route demands your full attention, especially as you navigate the transition from the open road onto the coastal streets of Virginia Beach. It is a practical, functional drive that requires steady focus rather than high-speed cruising.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Lankford Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 44.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Queen Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Queen Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 13 / Lankford Highway): Navigation decision point; at 64.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Queen Street

At end of road, turn left onto Queen Street

Navigation decision point

2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 13 / Lankford Highway

Turn right onto US 13 / Lankford Highway

Navigation decision point

64.8 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward US 60: Virginia Beach, Ocean Front

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 60: Virginia Beach, Ocean Front

65 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | US 60 / Shore Drive

Turn left onto US 60 / Shore Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

75.2 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | North Birdneck Road

Turn right onto North Birdneck Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Onancock, VA to Virginia Beach, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Ocean Front along the way.

Ocean Front

64.8 mi in | ~1h 32m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Lankford Highway	44.2 mi	1h 2m
Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel	17.7 mi	24m
Shore Drive	3.4 mi	7m
North Great Neck Road	3.2 mi	5m
First Colonial Road	2 mi	4m
Market Street	1.9 mi	3m
Laskin Road	1.5 mi	2m
24th Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Lankford Highway — 44.2 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

173 ft · 17 sec · this road

At end of road, turn left onto Queen Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Queen Street

Turn right onto VA 179

1.9 mi · 3 min · Market Street

Continue on VA 179

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto US 13

43 mi · 1 hr · Lankford Highway

Merge onto US 13

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lankford Highway

Continue on US 13

18 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel

Continue on US 13

0.8 mi · 1 min · Northampton Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 23 sec

Toward US 60: Virginia Beach, Ocean Front Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto US 60

3.4 mi · 7 min · Shore Drive

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto VA 279

3.2 mi · 5 min · North Great Neck Road

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn left onto SR 615

2.0 mi · 4 min · First Colonial Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 58

1.5 mi · 2 min · Laskin Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North Birdneck Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Birdneck Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto 24th Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · 24th Street

Turn left onto Baltic Avenue

472 ft · 14 sec · Baltic Avenue

Turn right onto 25th Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · 25th Street

Arrive at destination

25th Street

Trip Plan

Since the trip is under two hours, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule without worrying about mandatory overnight stops. Keep in mind that the route is designed as a direct path with zero scheduled stops, so ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you head out to account for the $12 estimated cost. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, try to leave during daylight hours to better manage the local road transitions. As a specific tip, check local traffic reports for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel before you depart, as this singular connection is the most critical link in your 76.4-mile trek.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 38.2 miles from Onancock, VA, or about 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.2 miles.

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 76.4 miles or 1h 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.2 miles or 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Virginia Beach, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Onancock, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Onancock, VA

This is one driving day of about 76.4 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Onancock, VA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Lankford Highway for about 44.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.2 mi from Onancock, VA · 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Princess Anne, MD

38 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

Princess Anne, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Princess Anne, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Onancock, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Virginia Beach, VA

The final approach into Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, 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

$12.23 one way

$24.45 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$13.32	$26.64
premium	$4.78	$14.37	$28.74
diesel	$5.64	$16.97	$33.95

Estimated Tolls: $4.00

Chesapeake Bay Bridge $4.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.9	$8.02	$3.67
Efficient EV	19.1	$6.69	$3.06
EV Truck/SUV	30.6	$10.70	$4.89

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Onancock, VA

Night in Onancock on Sunday

Local time

10:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Virginia Beach, VA

Night in Virginia Beach on Sunday

Local time

10:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

15 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

1h 55m 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 Onancock, VA to Virginia Beach, VA covers 76.4 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Lankford Highway, Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel, Shore Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.2 miles from Onancock, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.