How far is Chase City, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Chase City, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
137.56 mi
02h 31m
Flight
120.79 mi
194.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.79 mi
Kilometers
194.39 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.56 mi
Kilometers
221.38 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Thu, Apr 16, 6:04 PM EDT
Return by in Chase City
Thu, Apr 16, 8:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chase City
2026-04-16T15:33
Arrive Chesapeake
Thu, Apr 16, 6:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chase City
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
Emporia
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Chase City
68.5 mi
01h 15m
To Chesapeake
69 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chase City and Chesapeake.

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    13.6 mi · 21 min · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway Forty-Seven

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Highway Forty-Seven

  3. 3

    Continue on West Atlantic Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Atlantic Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Thomas Street

    113 m · 16 sec · South Thomas Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Maple Lane

    121 m · 14 sec · Maple Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Atlantic Street

    2070 ft · 55 sec · East Atlantic Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Atlantic Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 58

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

  10. 10

    Continue on Piney Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway

    22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on West Atlantic Street

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Southampton Parkway

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Southampton Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Military Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Military Highway

  16. 16

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    2322 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    3026 ft · 43 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  19. 19

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

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

    920 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17: Frederick Boulevard

    1070 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Frederick Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Frederick Boulevard

  24. 24

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

    1964 ft · 50 sec · George Washington Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Elm Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Elm Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Poindexter Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Poindexter Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chase City 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 45%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 16%
East 2nd Street
13.6 mi · 10%
Highway Forty-Seven
6.73 mi · 5%
Pleasant Shade Drive
6.38 mi · 5%
West Atlantic Street
5.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southampton Parkway

Continue on Southampton Parkway

62.1 mi · 01h 21m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
120.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
01h 15m from Chase City
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chase City 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 Chase City to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Chase City and 69 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.21 one way or $38.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chase City and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near Emporia

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

63 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

86 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

95 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

99 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chase City and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 120.79 mi (194.39 km).

Chase City

#1 Chase City

Town

Population2,217
Coordinates36.7993100, -78.4583300
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: East 2nd Street (-78.458335, 36.799322)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.37 L · about $19.21
Round trip
$38.42
9.7 gal · 36.74 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.21 $38.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.48 $42.96
Premium $4.78 $23.17 $46.35
Diesel $5.62 $27.28 $54.55

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Chase City and Chesapeake. The current time is 15:33:15.

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.