How far is Chesapeake, VA from Bon Air, VA?
The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Bon Air, VA is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesapeake and Bon Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake and Bon Air.
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Start on D Street
126 m · 21 sec · D Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Poindexter Street
1617 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 464 North
1284 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Waterside Drive, Saint Paul Boulevard, Downtown, Norfolk
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul's Boulevard
1575 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Saint Pauls Boulevard
3199 ft · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard
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Continue on Monticello Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Street
148 m · 14 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Granby Street
4 mi · 9 min · Granby Street
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Turn left onto I 64
1001 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
69.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
1026 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Nine Mile Road
1 mi · 2 min · Nine Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street
45 m · 2 sec · North 25th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street
2409 ft · 48 sec · North 25th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street
30 m · 3 sec · North 25th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street
2733 ft · 1 min · North 25th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1326 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 21st Street
549 ft · 17 sec · South 21st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dock Street
2345 ft · 49 sec · Dock Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 14th Street
93 m · 12 sec · South 14th Street
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Turn left onto East Canal Street
924 ft · 37 sec · East Canal Street
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Take the ramp left toward VA 195 Toll West
596 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
1.6 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
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Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 686 West: Jahnke Road
1483 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Jahnke Road
1 mi · 2 min · Jahnke Road
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Turn sharp right onto Buford Road
3007 ft · 1 min · Buford Road
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Turn left onto Rockaway Road
4 m · 1 sec · Rockaway Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockaway Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesapeake and Bon Air.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight left
69.1 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chesapeake and Mostly Sunny near Bon Air.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake to Bon Air?
The road trip is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 51.4 miles from Chesapeake and 51.4 miles from Bon Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesapeake and Mostly Sunny near Bon Air.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
James City County
James City County Government Center
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamsburg.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Norfolk
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Bon Air. Straight-line distance: 85.82 mi (138.12 km).
#1 Chesapeake
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 247,011 |
| Coordinates | 36.8190400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bon Air
Bon Air is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5248700, -77.5577700 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bon Air (-77.55777, 37.52487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.08 | $32.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.34 | $34.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.42 | $40.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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