Cape Charles Virginia Map

About Cape Charles, Virginia

Cape Charles is a locality in Northampton County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,201. The population density is 138.9 people per km². Cape Charles is located at 37.2679°N, 76.0174°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23310.

Cape Charles exhales a salty stillness, a gentle breath drawn from the Chesapeake Bay's expansive embrace. It lies 24.4 miles north-east of Hampton, VA (from Hampton, VA: bearing 48°T), and is situated 2.9 miles west-south-west of Cheriton. The land here is low and flat, a subtle incline towards the water that feels more like a whispered invitation than a command. Salt marsh grasses, a vibrant green even in the lingering warmth of late afternoon, fringe the edges of the town, their feathery tops catching the breeze like so many tiny, restless flags. Weathered clapboard houses, painted in muted blues and grays, line quiet streets, their porches often adorned with rocking chairs that seem to hold the memory of countless quiet conversations. The air itself carries a faint perfume of brine and pine, a constant reminder of the maritime world that shapes this corner of the Eastern Shore. The history of Cape Charles is as deeply etched into its soil as the tides are into its shores, a story of shipping and commerce that once pulsed with the rhythm of steam whistles and bustling piers. Once a vital hub for the Pennsylvania Railroad, its grand Hotel Northampton, though now a shadow of its former glory, still stands as a proud, if faded, monument to a grander era. The local economy, once driven by the ceaseless flow of goods and travelers, has gracefully shifted, now leaning on the quiet appeal of its pristine beaches and the charm of a community that cherishes its slower pace. Fishermen still mend nets down by the harbor, their hands calloused by years of wrestling bounty from the bay, a living link to the enduring maritime spirit of Cape Charles.

About This Cape Charles Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cape Charles, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.267916, -76.017434. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cape Charles and Northampton County.

Detailed location data for Cape Charles includes the ZIP code (23310), telephone area code (757), county seat of Northampton County (Eastville), and school district assignment (Northampton County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cape Charles is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.