How far is Chesapeake, VA from Broadway, VA?
The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Broadway, VA is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesapeake and Broadway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake and Broadway.
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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
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
89.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Staunton, Winchester
2481 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
35.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, VA 259: Mauzy, Broadway, Timberville
1407 ft · 44 sec
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Turn sharp left onto North Valley Pike
786 ft · 15 sec · North Valley Pike
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Turn right onto Mayland Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Mayland Road
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right
2 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesapeake and Broadway.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
89.8 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Chesapeake and Sunny near Broadway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake to Broadway?
The road trip is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km) and usually takes 04h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wyndham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Chesapeake and 119.8 miles from Broadway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.47 one way or $66.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesapeake and Sunny near Broadway.
Stop Ideas Near Wyndham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wyndham.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Broadway. Straight-line distance: 185.45 mi (298.45 km).
#1 Chesapeake
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 247,011 |
| Coordinates | 36.8190400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Broadway
Road in Manhattan, New York City
| Population | 3,995 |
| Coordinates | 38.6131700, -78.7989100 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-78.79891, 38.61317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $33.47 | $66.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.43 | $74.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.37 | $80.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.52 | $95.05 |
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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