How far is Chesapeake, VA from Bull Run Mountain Estates, VA?

The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Bull Run Mountain Estates, VA is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.91 mi
04h 09m
Flight
162.69 mi
261.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.69 mi
Kilometers
261.82 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.91 mi
Kilometers
323.34 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bull Run Mountain Estates
Tue, Nov 10, 11:17 PM EST
Return by in Chesapeake
Wed, Nov 11, 3:27 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake
2026-11-10T19:08
Arrive Bull Run Mountain Estates
Tue, Nov 10, 11:17 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Glen Allen
VA

Town in Alabama, USA

From Chesapeake
100.4 mi
02h 04m
To Bull Run Mountain Estates
100.5 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 4:00 PM EST
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chesapeake and Bull Run Mountain Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake and Bull Run Mountain Estates.

  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

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  14. 14

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  15. 15

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  17. 17

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

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North: Manassas

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Dumfries Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Prince William Parkway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 66 West: Front Royal

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on I 66 West: Front Royal

    1.4 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Haymarket, Leesburg

    895 ft · 22 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North, SR 2502: Leesburg, Heathcote Boulevard

    78 m · 6 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto James Madison Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Logmill Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Logmill Road

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Youngs Drive

    35 m · 5 sec · Youngs Drive

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Youngs Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesapeake and Bull Run Mountain Estates.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
70.7 mi · 35%
I 95 North
69.3 mi · 35%
Dumfries Road
14.2 mi · 7%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 6%
Prince William Parkway
7.76 mi · 4%
James Madison Highway
5.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hampton Roads Beltway

Keep slight left

61.1 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
162.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Allen
02h 04m from Chesapeake
Leave By
8:42 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chesapeake and Sunny near Bull Run Mountain Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake to Bull Run Mountain Estates?

The road trip is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Glen Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Chesapeake and 100.5 miles from Bull Run Mountain Estates.

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

The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.30 one way or $54.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesapeake and Sunny near Bull Run Mountain Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen

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 Glen Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 9.6 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Allen.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

11 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

16 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

48 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Bull Run Mountain Estates. Straight-line distance: 162.69 mi (261.82 km).

Chesapeake

#1 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bull Run Mountain Estates

Bull Run Mountain Estates is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9037200, -77.6616600
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesapeake (-76.27494, 36.81904)
End: Bull Run Mountain Estates (-77.66166, 38.90372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.84 L · about $27.30
Round trip
$54.61
14.18 gal · 53.68 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.85 $27.30 $54.61
Mid-grade $4.33 $30.69 $61.39
Premium $4.75 $33.69 $67.38
Diesel $6.15 $43.62 $87.25

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake and Bull Run Mountain Estates. The current time is 19:08:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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