How far is Chesapeake, VA from Crewe, VA?
The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Crewe, VA is about 123 miles (197.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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.
Town in Surry County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesapeake and Crewe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake and Crewe.
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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 right to continue on I 264 West Toll: Downtown Tunnel, Portsmouth
580 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West Toll: Tunnel
2569 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
1 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
2197 ft · 31 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
1598 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left
3155 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West Military Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway
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Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
8.2 mi · 10 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Petersburg
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery
49.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn left onto Rives Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Rives Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone
3098 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
6 mi · 7 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
1060 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Airport Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street
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Continue on New Cox Road
23 mi · 27 min · New Cox Road
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Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway
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Continue on East Colonial Trail Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · East Colonial Trail Road
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Continue on East Colonial Trail
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Virginia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesapeake and Crewe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 460 West
Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery
49.6 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Chesapeake and Sunny near Crewe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake to Crewe?
The road trip is about 123 miles (197.9 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Dendron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Chesapeake and 61.6 miles from Crewe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesapeake and Sunny near Crewe.
Stop Ideas Near Dendron
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 Dendron.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Petersburg station
Norfolk
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Crewe. Straight-line distance: 104.89 mi (168.81 km).
#1 Chesapeake
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 247,011 |
| Coordinates | 36.8190400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crewe
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,116 |
| Coordinates | 37.1732100, -78.1233300 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crewe (-78.12333, 37.17321)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.19 | $34.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.74 | $41.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
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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