How far is Chesapeake, VA from Henry Fork, VA?
The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Henry Fork, VA is about 243.1 miles (391.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesapeake and Henry Fork.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake and Henry Fork.
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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
62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Continue on Courtland Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Courtland Road
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Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive
6.3 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive
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Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
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Continue on Piney Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road
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Continue on Highway 58
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 58
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Continue on East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street
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Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass
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Continue on Highway 1
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1
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Continue on Highway 58
18.9 mi · 24 min · Highway 58
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Turn straight onto Clarksville Bypass
4 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Continue on Highway 58
18 mi · 23 min · Highway 58
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Turn right onto John Randolph Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · John Randolph Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hodges Street
2928 ft · 1 min · Hodges Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Old Halifax Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Halifax Road
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Take the ramp straight
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Halifax Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Halifax Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2011 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Mountain Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Chatham Road
12.9 mi · 19 min · Chatham Road
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Continue on Halifax Road
14.4 mi · 20 min · Halifax Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 29 North
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 40
1267 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto West Gretna Road
13.7 mi · 19 min · West Gretna Road
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Continue on Old Franklin Turnpike
13.3 mi · 18 min · Old Franklin Turnpike
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Turn left onto Chestnut Hill Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Chestnut Hill Road
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Continue on Doe Run Road
1607 ft · 32 sec · Doe Run Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Doe Run Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Doe Run Road
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Turn left onto Bowles Drive
39 m · 6 sec · Bowles Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bowles Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesapeake and Henry Fork.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Portsmouth Boulevard
Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Chesapeake and Sunny near Henry Fork.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake to Henry Fork?
The road trip is about 243.1 miles (391.2 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?
La Crosse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.2 miles from Chesapeake and 121.9 miles from Henry Fork.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 5:52 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.61 one way or $67.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Chesapeake and Sunny near Henry Fork.
Stop Ideas Near La Crosse
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 La Crosse.
Petersburg station
Rocky Mount
Durham
Wilson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Henry Fork. Straight-line distance: 198.92 mi (320.13 km).
#1 Chesapeake
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 247,011 |
| Coordinates | 36.8190400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Henry Fork
Henry Fork is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.9662500, -79.8703100 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henry Fork (-79.87031, 36.96625)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $3.92 | $33.61 | $67.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $37.87 | $75.74 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $41.36 | $82.73 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $53.16 | $106.32 |
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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