How far is Amelia Court House, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Amelia Court House, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.94 mi
02h 20m
Flight
100.74 mi
162.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.74 mi
Kilometers
162.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.94 mi
Kilometers
189.81 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Wed, Apr 15, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Amelia Court House
Wed, Apr 15, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amelia Court House
2026-04-15T05:53
Arrive Chesapeake
Wed, Apr 15, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amelia Court House
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Claremont
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Amelia Court House
61.5 mi
01h 10m
To Chesapeake
56.5 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amelia Court House and Chesapeake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amelia Court House and Chesapeake.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Court Street

    87 m · 9 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Virginia Street

    44 m · 3 sec · Virginia Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Goodes Bridge Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Goodes Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Centre Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Commonwealth Centre Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    19 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 288 South

    1577 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Petersburg

    1495 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West Hundred Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · West Hundred Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  16. 16

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    713 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Carrollton Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Bridge Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Freeway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Western Freeway

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Freeway

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 141 South: Downtown Portsmouth

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto London Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · London Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Elm Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Elm Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Poindexter Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Poindexter Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amelia Court House and Chesapeake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 12%
Hull Street Road
13.7 mi · 12%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 11%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 10%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 10%
Colonial Trail East
9.84 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

James River Drive

Continue on James River Drive

14.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claremont
01h 10m from Amelia Court House
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Amelia Court House and Sunny near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amelia Court House to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Amelia Court House and 56.5 miles from Chesapeake.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amelia Court House and Sunny near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near Claremont

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Claremont, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Claremont.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

23 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Newport News station

51 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

53 mi away
1500 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amelia Court House and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 100.74 mi (162.13 km).

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#1 Amelia Court House

Amelia Court House is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3429300, -77.9805600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Street (-77.980504, 37.34265)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.75 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.32 gal · 31.5 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.42 $36.85
Premium $4.78 $19.88 $39.75
Diesel $5.62 $23.40 $46.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Amelia Court House and Chesapeake. The current time is 05:53:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.