How far is Bassett, VA from Chesapeake, VA?
The driving distance from Bassett, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bassett and Chesapeake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bassett and Chesapeake.
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Start on Sunset Drive
81 m · 13 sec · Sunset Drive
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Turn right onto County Road 673
34 m · 10 sec · County Road 673
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Turn left onto Fairystone Parkway
1001 ft · 17 sec · Fairystone Parkway
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Continue on Fairystone Park Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Fairystone Park Highway
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Continue on Fairy Stone Park Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairy Stone Park Highway
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Continue on North Virginia Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · North Virginia Avenue
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · Commonwealth Boulevard
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Continue on Commonwealth Boulevard East
85 m · 8 sec · Commonwealth Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Fairy Street
35 m · 5 sec · Fairy Street
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Turn left onto Hooker Street
1578 ft · 50 sec · Hooker Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Church Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Church Street
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Continue on A L Philpott Highway
9 mi · 12 min · A L Philpott Highway
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Continue on Martinsville Highway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Martinsville Highway
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Take the exit straight toward US 58 East
14.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
1586 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Boston Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road
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Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway
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Continue on Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road
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Continue on Bill Tuck Highway
18.8 mi · 24 min · Bill Tuck Highway
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Continue on Clarksville Bypass
3.6 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass
19.2 mi · 25 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Continue on Highway 1
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 1
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Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass
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Continue on East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street
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Continue on Highway 58
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 58
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Continue on Piney Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road
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Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
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Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive
6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive
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Continue on West Atlantic Street
5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street
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Continue on Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Southampton Parkway
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Continue on West Military Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Military Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
2322 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
3026 ft · 43 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 164 West, US 17: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk, Frederick Boulevard
920 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17: Frederick Boulevard
1070 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Frederick Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Frederick Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto George Washington Highway
1964 ft · 50 sec · George Washington Highway
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Turn right onto Elm Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Elm Avenue
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Continue on South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
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Turn straight onto Poindexter Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Poindexter Street
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Turn left onto D Street
126 m · 18 sec · D Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · D Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bassett and Chesapeake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southampton Parkway
Continue on Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Bassett and Sunny near Chesapeake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bassett to Chesapeake?
The road trip is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
La Crosse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from Bassett and 123.7 miles from Chesapeake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.63 one way or $67.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Bassett and Sunny near Chesapeake.
Stop Ideas Near La Crosse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Crosse.
Petersburg station
Rocky Mount
Durham
Wilson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bassett and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 205.61 mi (330.9 km).
#1 Bassett
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 1,100 |
| Coordinates | 36.7593000, -79.9903200 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesapeake
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 247,011 |
| Coordinates | 36.8190400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $33.63 | $67.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.60 | $75.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.57 | $81.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.75 | $95.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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