How far is Blackstone, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Blackstone, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
114.46 mi
02h 09m
Flight
96.8 mi
155.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.8 mi
Kilometers
155.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.46 mi
Kilometers
184.21 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Blackstone
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackstone
2026-04-22T22:30
Arrive Chesapeake
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackstone
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
Dendron
VA

Town in Surry County, Virginia, United States

From Blackstone
57.4 mi
01h 04m
To Chesapeake
57 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broad Street

    21 m · 7 sec · East Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cox Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cox Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Colonial Trail Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on New Cox Road

    23 mi · 29 min · New Cox Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Airport Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Airport Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 95 North, US 460 East: Petersburg, Norfolk

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount NC, Norfolk

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 629: Rives Road

    1236 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rives Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Rives Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto County Drive

    9.5 mi · 14 min · County Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on General Mahone Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North County Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North County Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on General Mahone Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North County Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North County Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on General Mahone Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · General Mahone Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Mahone Highway

    620 ft · 10 sec · Mahone Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on General Mahone Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 12 min · General Mahone Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Windsor Boulevard

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Windsor Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Pruden Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Pruden Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 West, US 460 East: Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.2 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    2322 ft · 57 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    3026 ft · 43 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk

    1.2 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 164 West, US 17: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk, Frederick Boulevard

    920 ft · 23 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17: Frederick Boulevard

    1070 ft · 28 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Frederick Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Frederick Boulevard

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto George Washington Highway

    1964 ft · 50 sec · George Washington Highway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Elm Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Elm Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Poindexter Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Poindexter Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackstone 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
37 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Cox Road
23 mi · 20%
General Mahone Highway
14.3 mi · 12%
US 58 West
10.5 mi · 9%
Windsor Boulevard
9.88 mi · 9%
County Drive
9.47 mi · 8%
General Mahone Boulevard
8.35 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

New Cox Road

Continue on New Cox Road

23 mi · 00h 29m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
96.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dendron
01h 04m from Blackstone
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blackstone and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Dendron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Blackstone and 57 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.00 one way or $32.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blackstone and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near Dendron

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dendron, 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 Dendron.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

33 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

43 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Petersburg station

49 mi away
3516 South Street
BUS

Norfolk

61 mi away
215 W York Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackstone and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 96.8 mi (155.78 km).

Blackstone

#1 Blackstone

Town in Virginia

Population3,304
Coordinates37.0804300, -77.9972300
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broad Street (-77.997285, 37.080328)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.29 L · about $16.00
Round trip
$32.00
8.08 gal · 30.58 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.00 $32.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.89 $35.79
Premium $4.78 $19.30 $38.61
Diesel $5.62 $22.72 $45.44

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blackstone and Chesapeake. The current time is 22:30:58.

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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.