How far is Chesapeake, VA from Amelia Court House, VA?

The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Amelia Court House, VA is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
123.13 mi
02h 46m
Flight
100.74 mi
162.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.74 mi
Kilometers
162.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.13 mi
Kilometers
198.16 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amelia Court House
Wed, Apr 15, 10:37 AM EDT
Return by in Chesapeake
Wed, Apr 15, 1:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake
2026-04-15T07:50
Arrive Amelia Court House
Wed, Apr 15, 10:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake
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
Claremont
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Chesapeake
61.5 mi
01h 23m
To Amelia Court House
61.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chesapeake and Amelia Court House.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake and Amelia Court House.

  1. 1

    Start on D Street

    126 m · 21 sec · D Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Poindexter Street

    1617 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 464 North

    1284 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 264 West Toll: Downtown Tunnel, Portsmouth

    580 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West Toll: Tunnel

    2569 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    2001 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

    2723 ft · 48 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Martin Luther King Freeway

    2952 ft · 56 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Western Freeway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Western Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Carrollton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Brewers Neck Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Benns Church Boulevard

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Colonial Trail East

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rolfe Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  19. 19

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on East Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Randolph Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Hundred Road

    6.6 mi · 9 min · East Hundred Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Richmond

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 North: Chesterfield

    1.1 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia

    1240 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Hull Street Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Hull Street Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Goodes Bridge Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Goodes Bridge Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Amelia Street

    562 ft · 18 sec · Amelia Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Court Street

    103 m · 12 sec · Court Street

  32. 32

    Turn right

    31 m · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesapeake and Amelia Court House.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 12%
Hull Street Road
14.2 mi · 12%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 11%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 11%
Benns Church Boulevard
12.1 mi · 10%
Colonial Trail East
9.86 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

James River Drive

Continue on James River Drive

14.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claremont
01h 23m from Chesapeake
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chesapeake and Mostly Sunny near Amelia Court House.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake to Amelia Court House?

The road trip is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Chesapeake and 61.6 miles from Amelia Court House.

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

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesapeake and Mostly Sunny near Amelia Court House.

Stop Ideas Near Claremont

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

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

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

23 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Newport News station

51 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

53 mi away
1500 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Amelia Court House. Straight-line distance: 100.74 mi (162.13 km).

Chesapeake

#1 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Amelia Court House

Amelia Court House is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3429300, -77.9805600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesapeake (-76.27494, 36.81904)
End: Amelia Court House (-77.98056, 37.34293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.45 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.46
8.7 gal · 32.9 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.23 $34.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.78 $20.78 $41.57
Diesel $5.62 $24.46 $48.93

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake and Amelia Court House. The current time is 07:50:28.

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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.