How far is Chesapeake, VA from Cape Charles, VA?
The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Cape Charles, VA is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
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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 01h 06m.
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.
The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesapeake and Cape Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake and Cape Charles.
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Start on D Street
126 m · 23 sec · D Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Poindexter Street
1391 ft · 28 sec · Poindexter Street
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Continue on 22nd Street
1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street
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Continue on Wilson Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Wilson Road
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Turn left onto Campostella Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Campostella Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 264 East: Virginia Beach
1119 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 West: Richmond, Norfolk International Airport
3134 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Northampton Boulevard, Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
863 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Wesleyan Drive
107 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northampton Boulevard
4.9 mi · 7 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Northampton Boulevard
1801 ft · 38 sec · Northampton Boulevard
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Lankford Highway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Lankford Highway
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Turn left onto Stone Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stone Road
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Continue on Randolph Avenue
1561 ft · 37 sec · Randolph Avenue
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Turn left onto Fig Street
102 m · 9 sec · Fig Street
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Continue on Mason Avenue
1991 ft · 57 sec · Mason Avenue
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Turn right onto Strawberry Street
1252 ft · 59 sec · Strawberry Street
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Turn right onto Park Row
90 m · 13 sec · Park Row
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Row
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesapeake and Cape Charles.
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.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Chesapeake and Sunny near Cape Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake to Cape Charles?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Virginia Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Chesapeake and 22.4 miles from Cape Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Chesapeake and Sunny near Cape Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Virginia Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Hampton CITY HALL
Town Hall Painting Corporation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Norfolk
Newport News station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Cape Charles. Straight-line distance: 34.27 mi (55.15 km).
#1 Chesapeake
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 247,011 |
| Coordinates | 36.8190400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Charles
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 37.2700800, -76.0164900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cape Charles (-76.01649, 37.27008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
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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