How far is Chesapeake, VA from Brandermill, VA?

The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Brandermill, VA is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
102.82 mi
02h 19m
Flight
86.77 mi
139.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.77 mi
Kilometers
139.65 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.82 mi
Kilometers
165.47 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brandermill
Wed, Apr 15, 7:11 AM EDT
Return by in Chesapeake
Wed, Apr 15, 9:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake
2026-04-15T04:51
Arrive Brandermill
Wed, Apr 15, 7:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Surry
VA

Town in Virginia

From Chesapeake
51.4 mi
01h 10m
To Brandermill
51.4 mi
01h 10m

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
95°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2241 ft · 43 sec · Hull Street Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Old Hundred Road

    866 ft · 24 sec · South Old Hundred Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Millridge Parkway

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Millridge Parkway

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Timber Ridge Road

    80 m · 18 sec · East Timber Ridge Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Timber Ridge Road

    113 m · 21 sec · Timber Ridge Road

  32. 32

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 14%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 13%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 13%
Benns Church Boulevard
12.1 mi · 12%
Colonial Trail East
9.86 mi · 10%
Western Freeway
7.39 mi · 7%
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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Surry
01h 10m from Chesapeake
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chesapeake and Mostly Sunny near Brandermill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Surry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Chesapeake and 51.4 miles from Brandermill.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 1:50 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 Brandermill.

Stop Ideas Near Surry

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Surry and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

James City County

Surry
County government office,Service establishment
James City County Government Center
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

James City County Government Center

Williamsburg , VA
101 Mounts Bay Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Municipal administration office,Economic development agency,Local government office,County government office,Municipal Department Communication,Municipal Department Finance,Municipal Department of Tourism
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Surry.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

19 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

37 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Petersburg station

54 mi away
3516 South Street
BUS

Norfolk

58 mi away
215 W York Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Brandermill. Straight-line distance: 86.77 mi (139.65 km).

Chesapeake

#1 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Brandermill

Brandermill is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.4320900, -77.6497100
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesapeake (-76.27494, 36.81904)
End: Brandermill (-77.64971, 37.43209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
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 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.73 L · about $14.38
Round trip
$28.76
7.26 gal · 27.46 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake and Brandermill. The current time is 04:51:48.

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.