How far is Chesapeake, VA from Crimora, VA?

The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Crimora, VA is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.22 mi
03h 53m
Flight
168.64 mi
271.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.64 mi
Kilometers
271.4 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.22 mi
Kilometers
315.79 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crimora
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM EDT
Return by in Chesapeake
Thu, Apr 23, 11:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake
2026-04-23T03:16
Arrive Crimora
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake
9:00 PM EDT
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
Chamberlayne
VA

Census designated place

From Chesapeake
98.1 mi
01h 56m
To Crimora
98.2 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake and Crimora.

  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

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    77.6 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Afton, Waynesboro

    1310 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Three Notched Mountain Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Three Notched Mountain Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Delphine Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Delphine Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Eastside Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eastside Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on East Side Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Side Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto New Hope and Crimora Road

    2214 ft · 54 sec · New Hope and Crimora Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Hope and Crimora Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
78.1 mi · 40%
Hampton Roads Beltway
70.7 mi · 36%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 12%
Granby Street
3.95 mi · 2%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 2%
East Side Highway
3.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

77.6 mi · 01h 24m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
168.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamberlayne
01h 56m from Chesapeake
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chesapeake and Sunny near Crimora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake to Crimora?

The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Chesapeake and 98.2 miles from Crimora.

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

The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.41 one way or $54.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesapeake and Sunny near Crimora.

Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne

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 Chamberlayne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.5 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 8.1 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 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 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 Chamberlayne.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

15 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

43 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Crimora. Straight-line distance: 168.64 mi (271.4 km).

Chesapeake

#1 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Crimora

#2 Crimora

Census designated place

Population2,209
Coordinates38.1540200, -78.8503000
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesapeake (-76.27494, 36.81904)
End: Crimora (-78.8503, 38.15402)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.21 L · about $27.41
Round trip
$54.82
13.84 gal · 52.42 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.41 $54.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.65 $61.30
Premium $4.78 $33.06 $66.13
Diesel $5.62 $38.92 $77.84

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake and Crimora. The current time is 03:16:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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