How far is Carrollton, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Carrollton, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.58 mi
00h 31m
Flight
18.08 mi
29.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.08 mi
Kilometers
29.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.58 mi
Kilometers
39.56 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Fri, Nov 6, 8:13 PM EST
Return by in Carrollton
Fri, Nov 6, 8:45 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrollton
2026-11-06T19:41
Arrive Chesapeake
Fri, Nov 6, 8:13 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Carrollton
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Portsmouth Heights
VA

A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.

From Carrollton
11.8 mi
00h 15m
To Chesapeake
12.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Norsworthy Drive

    1829 ft · 41 sec · Norsworthy Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brewers Neck Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    713 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Carrollton Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Bridge Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Freeway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Western Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Freeway

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 141 South: Downtown Portsmouth

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto London Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · London Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Elm Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Elm Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Poindexter Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Poindexter Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollton 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Freeway
7.45 mi · 30%
Bridge Road
6.21 mi · 25%
Elm Avenue
2.36 mi · 10%
Carrollton Boulevard
2.35 mi · 10%
Brewers Neck Boulevard
1.2 mi · 5%
South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
1.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Western Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Western Freeway

7.45 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portsmouth Heights
00h 15m from Carrollton
Leave By
7:26 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carrollton and 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 Carrollton to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Portsmouth Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Carrollton and 12.8 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Carrollton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near Portsmouth Heights

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 Portsmouth Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

City Hall Parking

Newport News , VA
101-199 24th St, Newport News, VA 23607
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews Parking lot
Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique
Practical stop 7.1 mi away

Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique

Norfolk , VA
215 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 4.8/5 235 reviews Waxing hair removal service,Beauty salon,Facial spa,Skin care clinic
A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor

Portsmouth , VA
900 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews City government office,City administration,Local government office,City Hall,Political party office
Expansive City Center
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

Expansive City Center

Norfolk , VA
223 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews Coworking space,Office space rental agency

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portsmouth Heights.

BUS

Norfolk

8 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Newport News station

23 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

35 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

59 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 18.08 mi (29.1 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Carrollton

Carrollton is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.9468200, -76.5605100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Norsworthy Drive (-76.560665, 36.946636)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $3.41
Round trip
$6.82
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $3.41 $6.82
Mid-grade $4.41 $3.84 $7.68
Premium $4.82 $4.19 $8.39
Diesel $6.20 $5.39 $10.78

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Carrollton and Chesapeake. The current time is 19:41:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.