How far is Chesapeake, VA from Bluefield, VA?

The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Bluefield, VA is about 384.4 miles (618.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.1 miles (446 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
384.38 mi
07h 18m
Flight
277.16 mi
446.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.16 mi
Kilometers
446.04 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
384.38 mi
Kilometers
618.6 km
Drive Time
07h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluefield
Sun, Apr 12, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in Chesapeake
Sun, Apr 12, 3:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake
2026-04-12T01:07
Arrive Bluefield
Sun, Apr 12, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:18 PM to 2:48 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Fishersville
VA

Census designated place

From Chesapeake
192.1 mi
03h 39m
To Bluefield
192.3 mi
03h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 264 East: Waterside Drive, Saint Paul Boulevard, Downtown, Norfolk

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul's Boulevard

    1575 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Saint Pauls Boulevard

    3199 ft · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Church Street

    148 m · 14 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Granby Street

    4 mi · 9 min · Granby Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 64

    1001 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

    27.1 mi · 30 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Bluefield

    1332 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto John Nash Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John Nash Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight toward US 460 West: Bluefield

    1374 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Big Laurel Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Big Laurel Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 102: Pocahontas

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South College Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
239 mi · 62%
Hampton Roads Beltway
74.2 mi · 19%
I 77 North
27.1 mi · 7%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 6%
Big Laurel Highway
5.84 mi · 2%
Granby Street
3.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

120 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+107.3 mi
277.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fishersville
03h 39m from Chesapeake
Leave By
9:24 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chesapeake and Mostly Sunny near Bluefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 384.4 miles (618.6 km) and usually takes 07h 18m 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?

Fishersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.1 miles from Chesapeake and 192.3 miles from Bluefield.

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

The direct path is about 277.1 miles (446 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.3 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 EDT. 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 $53.71 one way or $107.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fishersville

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

11 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

42 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

82 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Bluefield. Straight-line distance: 277.16 mi (446.04 km).

Chesapeake

#1 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Bluefield

Town in Tazwell County, Virginia, United States

Population4,814
Coordinates37.2526200, -81.2712100
Altitude722
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesapeake (-76.27494, 36.81904)
End: Bluefield (-81.27121, 37.25262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 619 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.56 gal
51.34 L · about $53.71
Round trip
$107.42
27.12 gal · 102.68 L
Estimated CO2
120.5 kg one way
Round trip: 241 kg / 531 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $53.71 $107.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $60.06 $120.11
Premium $4.78 $64.79 $129.58
Diesel $5.62 $76.26 $152.52

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake and Bluefield. The current time is 01:07:28.

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.