How far is Chesapeake, VA from Emory, VA?

The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Emory, VA is about 394.1 miles (634.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
394.15 mi
07h 25m
Flight
307.67 mi
495.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
307.67 mi
Kilometers
495.14 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
394.15 mi
Kilometers
634.33 km
Drive Time
07h 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 07h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Emory
Sat, Nov 7, 6:34 PM EST
Return by in Chesapeake
Sun, Nov 8, 1:59 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake
2026-11-07T11:08
Arrive Emory
Sat, Nov 7, 6:34 PM EST
Route Timing
07h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:26 PM to 2:56 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
Jolivue
VA

Census designated place

From Chesapeake
196.6 mi
03h 42m
To Emory
197.5 mi
03h 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
Emory Weather
VA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Abingdon as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    46.5 mi · 50 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 737: Emory

    1326 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto College Drive

    2726 ft · 1 min · College Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oxford Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
286 mi · 72%
Hampton Roads Beltway
70.7 mi · 18%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 6%
Granby Street
3.95 mi · 1%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 1%
I 464 North
1.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

120 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.5 mi
307.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jolivue
03h 42m from Chesapeake
Leave By
9:08 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Chesapeake and Mostly Sunny near Emory.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 394.1 miles (634.3 km) and usually takes 07h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jolivue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.6 miles from Chesapeake and 197.5 miles from Emory.

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

The direct path is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.5 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.14 one way or $108.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Chesapeake and Mostly Sunny near Emory.

Stop Ideas Near Jolivue

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jolivue, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jolivue.

RAIL

Staunton station

4 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

52 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

75 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Emory. Straight-line distance: 307.67 mi (495.14 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 Emory

Emory is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.7728900, -81.8362300
Altitude648
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesapeake (-76.27494, 36.81904)
End: Emory (-81.83623, 36.77289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 634 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.91 gal
52.65 L · about $54.14
Round trip
$108.28
27.82 gal · 105.3 L
Estimated CO2
123.6 kg one way
Round trip: 247.2 kg / 545 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $54.14 $108.28
Mid-grade $4.39 $61.12 $122.24
Premium $4.80 $66.73 $133.45
Diesel $6.18 $85.95 $171.90

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 Emory. The current time is 11:08:09.

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.