How far is Aquia Harbour, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Aquia Harbour, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
165.68 mi
02h 44m
Flight
128.88 mi
207.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.88 mi
Kilometers
207.41 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.68 mi
Kilometers
266.64 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Sat, Apr 18, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in Aquia Harbour
Sat, Apr 18, 10:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aquia Harbour
2026-04-18T05:26
Arrive Chesapeake
Sat, Apr 18, 8:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aquia Harbour
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
Windsor
VA

Town in southeastern Virginia, United States

From Aquia Harbour
80 mi
01h 22m
To Chesapeake
85.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aquia Harbour and Chesapeake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aquia Harbour and Chesapeake.

  1. 1

    Start on Aquia Drive

    115 m · 16 sec · Aquia Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Richmond Drive

    2653 ft · 1 min · Richmond Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Drive

    2776 ft · 1 min · Washington Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Garrisonville Road

    1019 ft · 21 sec · Garrisonville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95: I-95 south

    1118 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  13. 13

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  14. 14

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    41 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue

    1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Campostella Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wilson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road

  24. 24

    Continue on 22nd Street

    1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Poindexter Street

    1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aquia Harbour and Chesapeake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 41%
I 95
58 mi · 35%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 8%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi · 4%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 2%
Chesapeake Boulevard
2.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 15m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
128.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 22m from Aquia Harbour
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aquia Harbour and Mostly Clear near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aquia Harbour to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Aquia Harbour and 85.7 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aquia Harbour and Mostly Clear near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Windsor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

27 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

37 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aquia Harbour and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 128.88 mi (207.41 km).

Aquia Harbour

#1 Aquia Harbour

Census designated place

Population6,727
Coordinates38.4626200, -77.3888700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Aquia Drive (-77.388777, 38.462684)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.13 L · about $23.17
Round trip
$46.34
11.7 gal · 44.26 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.17 $46.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.91 $51.82
Premium $4.78 $27.95 $55.90
Diesel $5.62 $32.90 $65.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Aquia Harbour and Chesapeake. The current time is 05:26:51.

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.