How far is Chesapeake, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Hampton, VA is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.66 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.07 mi
24.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.07 mi
Kilometers
24.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.66 mi
Kilometers
41.3 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 AM EDT
Return by in Chesapeake
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake
2026-04-23T08:13
Arrive Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Norfolk
VA

The most populous city in Virginia.

From Chesapeake
9.3 mi
00h 15m
To Hampton
16.3 mi
00h 15m

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
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60, VA 143: Woodland Road, Hampton University

    893 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Settlers Landing Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Settlers Landing Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wine Street

    1147 ft · 31 sec · Wine Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Street

    117 m · 22 sec · Lincoln Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North King Street

    734 ft · 20 sec · North King Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
4.53 mi · 18%
Granby Street
3.95 mi · 15%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 14%
I 464 North
1.43 mi · 6%
Monticello Avenue
1.24 mi · 5%
Settlers Landing Road
0.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Granby Street

Continue on Granby Street

3.95 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norfolk
00h 15m from Chesapeake
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chesapeake and Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Norfolk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Chesapeake and 16.3 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Norfolk

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 Norfolk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Chartreuse Bistro
Food stop 6.2 mi away

Chartreuse Bistro

Norfolk , VA
205 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 4.7/5 140 reviews Bistro,Bar,Bar & grill,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

City Hall Parking

Newport News , VA
101-199 24th St, Newport News, VA 23607
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews Parking lot
Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique
Practical stop 6.2 mi away

Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique

Norfolk , VA
215 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 4.8/5 235 reviews Waxing hair removal service,Beauty salon,Facial spa,Skin care clinic
A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor

Portsmouth , VA
900 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews City government office,City administration,Local government office,City Hall,Political party office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Norfolk

1 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Newport News station

24 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

27 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

61 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 15.07 mi (24.26 km).

Chesapeake

#1 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)
End: North King Street (-76.34532, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.21
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.60 $7.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.03 $8.06
Premium $4.78 $4.35 $8.70
Diesel $5.62 $5.12 $10.24

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 Hampton. The current time is 08:13:15.

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.