How far is Chesapeake, VA from Blackstone, VA?

The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Blackstone, VA is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
115.48 mi
02h 42m
Flight
96.8 mi
155.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.8 mi
Kilometers
155.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.48 mi
Kilometers
185.84 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackstone
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM EDT
Return by in Chesapeake
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake
2026-04-23T00:03
Arrive Blackstone
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Dendron
VA

Town in Surry County, Virginia, United States

From Chesapeake
57.7 mi
01h 21m
To Blackstone
57.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.7 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond

    1 km · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    2197 ft · 31 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway

    1598 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3155 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Military Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Petersburg

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery

    49.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rives Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Rives Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone

    3098 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    6 mi · 7 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg

    1060 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Airport Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street

  23. 23

    Continue on New Cox Road

    23 mi · 27 min · New Cox Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Cox Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cox Road

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    21 m · 3 sec · East Broad Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesapeake and Blackstone.

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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 460 West
49.8 mi · 43%
New Cox Road
23 mi · 20%
Portsmouth Boulevard
8.22 mi · 7%
I 264 West Toll
7.34 mi · 6%
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
6.05 mi · 5%
I 95 North
3.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 460 West

Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery

49.6 mi · 01h 14m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
96.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dendron
01h 21m from Chesapeake
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chesapeake and Sunny near Blackstone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Dendron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Chesapeake and 57.8 miles from Blackstone.

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

The direct path is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.12 one way or $32.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesapeake and Sunny near Blackstone.

Stop Ideas Near Dendron

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

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

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

33 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

43 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Petersburg station

49 mi away
3516 South Street
BUS

Norfolk

61 mi away
215 W York Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Blackstone. Straight-line distance: 96.8 mi (155.78 km).

Chesapeake

#1 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Blackstone

#2 Blackstone

Town in Virginia

Population3,304
Coordinates37.0804300, -77.9972300
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesapeake (-76.27494, 36.81904)
End: Blackstone (-77.99723, 37.08043)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.42 L · about $16.12
Round trip
$32.24
8.14 gal · 30.84 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.12 $32.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.03 $36.05
Premium $4.78 $19.45 $38.89
Diesel $5.62 $22.89 $45.78

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake and Blackstone. The current time is 00:03:53.

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.