Directions

Chincoteague Island, VA offers the perfect coastal escape - without the long travel time. Conveniently located on Virginia's Eastern Shore, the island is within comfortable driving distance of several major metropolitan areas - New York City, Philadelphia, Richmond, and Washington, DC - making it an ideal destination for weekend getaways or extended stays. 

Visitors can reach Chincoteague Island by car via well-maintained highways and scenic coastal routes. Once you arrive, the stresses of city life fade away, replaced by relaxed island charm, fresh sea air, and unspoiled natural beauty.

Approximate driving distances include:

Norfolk/Virginia Beach - about 2.5 hours
Baltimore, MD - about 3 hours
Richmond, VA - about 3 hours
Washington, DC - about 3.5 hours
Philadelphia, PA - about 4 hours
New York City, NY - about 5 hours

Whether you are traveling from a nearby city or planning a road trip from farther away, Chincoteague Island is easy to access and well worth the drive. It's convenient location makes it simple to trade traffic and tall buildings for beaches, wildlife, and small-town hospitality.

Use 6733 Maddox Blvd. Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 for GPS directions. 

GETTING TO CHINCOTEAGUE FROM THE NORTH:

  • US Rt. 50 East to Salisbury MD
  • US Rt. 13 South to VA
  • Left on Hwy 175 East

GETTING TO CHINCOTEAGUE FROM THE SOUTH:

  • I-64 TO Exit 282
  • Follow US Rt. 13 North across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and up the Eastern Shore of VA
  • Right on Hwy 175 East


For visitors traveling from farther away, Chincoteague Island is also accessible by air. Several regional and international airports are located within a reasonable driving distance, making it easy to combine air travel with a scenic drive to the island. Rental cars are available at all nearby airports, and the drive to Chincoteague offers a relaxed introduction to Virginia's Eastern Shore, with coastal views, small towns, and countryside along the way.

Whether you are flying in for a weekend getaway or a longer vacation, these airports provide convenient access to Chincoteague Island and the surrounding region. 

SALISBURY REGIONAL - Salisbury, MD - 52 miles (one hour)

NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL - Norfolk, VA - 103 miles (2 hours)

NEWPORT NEWS / WILLIAMSBURG - Newport News, VA - 128 miles (2 hours, 26 minutes)

BALTIMORE / WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL THURGOOD MARSHALL - Baltimore, MD - 162.44 miles (3 hours, 4 minutes)

RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL - Arlington, VA - 175 miles (3 hours, 17 minutes)

PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL - Philadelphia, PA - 176 miles (3 hours, 13 minutes)

RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL- Richmond, VA - 187 miles (3 hours, 23 minutes)

DULLES INTERNATIONAL - Dulles, VA - 201 miles (3 hours, 47 minutes)