Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
76.6 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
The drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Onancock, VA covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lankford Highway, Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel, Shore Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.2 miles on Lankford Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.26 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.3 miles from Virginia Beach, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 76.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 / Pacific Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 (US 60 / Pacific Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (22nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 60 / Pacific Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto 22nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward First Colonial Road, Oceana Naval Air Station
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto First Colonial Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 13 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| 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 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Market Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Northampton Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach, VA and Onancock, VA.
Start on 25th Street
Turn right onto US 60
Turn right onto 22nd Street
Continue on I 264
Take the exit
Turn right onto First Colonial Road
Turn right onto VA 279
Turn left onto US 60
Take the exit
Merge onto US 13
Merge onto US 13
Continue on US 13
Continue on US 13
Turn left onto VA 179
Continue on VA 179
Turn left onto Queen Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 76.6 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.3 miles or 59m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Onancock, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, VA
This is one driving day of about 76.6 miles and 1h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.3 mi from Virginia Beach, VA · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 76.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Onancock, 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 Onancock, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.26 one way
$24.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $13.36 | $26.71 |
| premium | $4.78 | $14.41 | $28.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.02 | $34.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.68 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.70 | $3.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.72 | $4.90 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Virginia Beach on Saturday
Local time
8:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Onancock on Saturday
Local time
8:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
84°F
Princess Anne, MD
38 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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