How far is Bealeton, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Bealeton, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 177 miles (284.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
176.95 mi
02h 57m
Flight
145.92 mi
234.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.92 mi
Kilometers
234.83 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.95 mi
Kilometers
284.77 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Sun, Apr 12, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Bealeton
Sun, Apr 12, 10:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bealeton
2026-04-12T05:02
Arrive Chesapeake
Sun, Apr 12, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bealeton
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 Bealeton
85.7 mi
01h 28m
To Chesapeake
91.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bealeton and Chesapeake.

  1. 1

    Start on Schoolhouse Road

    1455 ft · 38 sec · Schoolhouse Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marsh Road

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Marsh Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Warrenton Road

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Warrenton Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

    47.9 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  10. 10

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  12. 12

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

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    41 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue

    1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Campostella Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wilson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 22nd Street

    1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Poindexter Street

    1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bealeton 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 39%
I 95 South
47.9 mi · 27%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Marsh Road
12.7 mi · 7%
Warrenton Road
9.73 mi · 5%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi · 4%
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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
145.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 28m from Bealeton
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bealeton and Sunny near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bealeton to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 177 miles (284.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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 85.7 miles from Bealeton and 91.3 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.76 one way or $49.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bealeton and Sunny 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.
Town Hall
Food stop 11.7 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 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 8.9 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 8.9 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 Bealeton and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 145.92 mi (234.83 km).

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#1 Bealeton

Bealeton is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5717900, -77.7638800
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Schoolhouse Road (-77.764112, 38.571639)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.64 L · about $24.76
Round trip
$49.51
12.5 gal · 47.28 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.76 $49.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.68 $55.36
Premium $4.78 $29.86 $59.72
Diesel $5.62 $35.15 $70.30

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bealeton and Chesapeake. The current time is 05:02:24.

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.