How far is Chesapeake, VA from Cherry Hill, VA?

The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Cherry Hill, VA is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.72 mi
03h 25m
Flight
132.57 mi
213.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.57 mi
Kilometers
213.35 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.72 mi
Kilometers
274.74 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherry Hill
Sat, Nov 7, 5:19 PM EST
Return by in Chesapeake
Sat, Nov 7, 8:45 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake
2026-11-07T13:53
Arrive Cherry Hill
Sat, Nov 7, 5:19 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:08 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
Highland Springs
VA

Census designated place

From Chesapeake
85.3 mi
01h 42m
To Cherry Hill
85.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake and Cherry Hill.

  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

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 South: Dumfries

    1927 ft · 53 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Dumfries Road

    2379 ft · 50 sec · Dumfries Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Richmond Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Highway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto River Heritage Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · River Heritage Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Potomac Shores Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Potomac Shores Parkway

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Thoroughgood Drive

    7 m · 1 sec · Thoroughgood Drive

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Thoroughgood Drive

    1376 ft · 43 sec · Thoroughgood Drive

  32. 32

    Turn left onto River Heritage Boulevard

    120 m · 17 sec · River Heritage Boulevard

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Heritage Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
70.7 mi · 41%
I 95 North
69 mi · 40%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 7%
Granby Street
3.95 mi · 2%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 2%
Potomac Shores Parkway
1.56 mi · 1%
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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Springs
01h 42m from Chesapeake
Leave By
10:08 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Chesapeake and Sunny near Cherry Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake to Cherry Hill?

The road trip is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Chesapeake and 85.4 miles from Cherry Hill.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 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 10:08 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.43 one way or $46.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Chesapeake and Sunny near Cherry Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Highland Springs

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 Highland Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 11.1 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 8.4 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 8.4 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 8.4 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 Highland Springs.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

9 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

17 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

27 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Cherry Hill. Straight-line distance: 132.57 mi (213.35 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 Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5698400, -77.2669300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesapeake (-76.27494, 36.81904)
End: Cherry Hill (-77.26693, 38.56984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.8 L · about $23.43
Round trip
$46.86
12.04 gal · 45.6 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $23.43 $46.86
Mid-grade $4.39 $26.45 $52.90
Premium $4.80 $28.88 $57.76
Diesel $6.18 $37.20 $74.40

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake and Cherry Hill. The current time is 13:53:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.