How far is Chamberlayne, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Chamberlayne, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.5 miles (136 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
104.99 mi
01h 44m
Flight
84.51 mi
136 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.51 mi
Kilometers
136 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.99 mi
Kilometers
168.97 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Fri, Apr 17, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Chamberlayne
Fri, Apr 17, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chamberlayne
2026-04-17T00:13
Arrive Chesapeake
Fri, Apr 17, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chamberlayne
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 Chamberlayne
49.7 mi
00h 52m
To Chesapeake
55.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wilkinson Road

    1907 ft · 42 sec · Wilkinson Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chamberlayne Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chamberlayne Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South: Norfolk, Rocky Mount NC

    3147 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.4 mi · 12 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  8. 8

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  9. 9

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  10. 10

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

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    41 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue

    1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Campostella Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wilson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road

  19. 19

    Continue on 22nd Street

    1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Poindexter Street

    1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chamberlayne 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 65%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.4 mi · 11%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 3%
Chesapeake Boulevard
2.11 mi · 2%
Chamberlayne Road
1.31 mi · 1%
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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
84.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
00h 52m from Chamberlayne
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Chamberlayne and Sunny near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 49.7 miles from Chamberlayne and 55.3 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 84.5 miles (136 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.66 one way or $29.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Chamberlayne 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 2.5 mi away

James City County

Williamsburg
County government office,Service establishment
James City County Government Center
Meeting point 5.9 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 4 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 Chamberlayne and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 84.51 mi (136 km).

Chamberlayne

#1 Chamberlayne

Census designated place

Population5,456
Coordinates37.6265300, -77.4285900
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilkinson Road (-77.429182, 37.626001)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14.02 L · about $14.66
Round trip
$29.31
7.4 gal · 28.04 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.66 $29.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.39 $32.77
Premium $4.78 $17.68 $35.36
Diesel $5.62 $20.81 $41.62

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Chamberlayne and Chesapeake. The current time is 00:13:31.

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.