How far is Cedar Bluff, VA from Chesapeake, VA?
The driving distance from Cedar Bluff, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 386.6 miles (622.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 303.4 miles (488.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Bluff and Chesapeake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Bluff and Chesapeake.
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Start on Indian Creek Road
723 ft · 18 sec · Indian Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cedar Valley Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · East Cedar Valley Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Governor George C Peery Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Governor George C Peery Highway
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Turn left onto Governor G C Peery Highway
27.3 mi · 35 min · Governor G C Peery Highway
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
9.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Take the exit right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit left
19.7 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard
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Turn straight
41 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue
1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue
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Continue on Campostella Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road
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Turn right onto Wilson Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road
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Continue on 22nd Street
1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street
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Continue on Poindexter Street
1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn right 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 Cedar Bluff and Chesapeake.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Cedar Bluff and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Bluff to Chesapeake?
The road trip is about 386.6 miles (622.2 km) and usually takes 06h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208 miles from Cedar Bluff and 178.6 miles from Chesapeake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 303.4 miles (488.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.2 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.43 one way or $106.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cedar Bluff and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake.
Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft
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 Stuarts Draft.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Bluff and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 303.32 mi (488.15 km).
#1 Cedar Bluff
Cedar Bluff is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0876100, -81.7590000 |
| Altitude | 598 |
| 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: 622 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $53.43 | $106.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $60.21 | $120.41 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $65.76 | $131.52 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $84.51 | $169.03 |
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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