How far is Bellwood, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Bellwood, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
92.76 mi
01h 46m
Flight
76.4 mi
122.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.4 mi
Kilometers
122.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.76 mi
Kilometers
149.28 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Wed, Apr 15, 7:43 AM EDT
Return by in Bellwood
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellwood
2026-04-15T05:56
Arrive Chesapeake
Wed, Apr 15, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellwood
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
Williamsburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Bellwood
49.5 mi
00h 53m
To Chesapeake
43.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 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 Bellwood and Chesapeake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Route 1

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Route 1

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward VA 150 South

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Pocahontas Parkway

    8 mi · 9 min · Pocahontas Parkway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1863 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64: Richmond, Norfolk

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk

    1.3 km · 2 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 Bellwood 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
67.7 mi · 73%
Pocahontas Parkway
7.96 mi · 9%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi · 7%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 4%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.15 mi · 2%
Chesapeake Boulevard
2.11 mi · 2%
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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
76.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
00h 53m from Bellwood
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellwood and Sunny near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Bellwood and 43.3 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellwood and Sunny near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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 Williamsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.6 mi away

James City County

Williamsburg
County government office,Service establishment
James City County Government Center
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

James City County Government Center

Williamsburg , VA
101 Mounts Bay Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Municipal administration office,Economic development agency,Local government office,County government office,Municipal Department Communication,Municipal Department Finance,Municipal Department of Tourism
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

1 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

36 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

59 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

64 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellwood and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 76.4 mi (122.95 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bellwood

Bellwood is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.4218100, -77.4374800
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Davis Highway (-77.437639, 37.421783)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.39 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.90
6.54 gal · 24.78 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.95 $25.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.48 $28.97
Premium $4.78 $15.62 $31.25
Diesel $5.62 $18.39 $36.78

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 Bellwood and Chesapeake. The current time is 05:56:40.

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.