How far is Chesapeake, VA from Massanutten, VA?
The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Massanutten, VA is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesapeake and Massanutten.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake and Massanutten.
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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 left to continue on I 264 East: Waterside Drive, Saint Paul Boulevard, Downtown, Norfolk
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul's Boulevard
1575 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Saint Pauls Boulevard
3199 ft · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard
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Continue on Monticello Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Street
148 m · 14 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Granby Street
4 mi · 9 min · Granby Street
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Turn left onto I 64
1001 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
40.2 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
883 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
853 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto James Madison Highway
10.8 mi · 15 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Martinsburg Avenue
2048 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
830 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Spotswood Trail
5.4 mi · 8 min · Spotswood Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Spotswood Trail
25 m · 1 sec · Spotswood Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail
11.7 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail
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Continue on Stanardsville By-Pass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Stanardsville By-Pass
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Continue on Spotswood Trail
18.6 mi · 24 min · Spotswood Trail
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Turn right onto Resort Drive
1.7 mi · 4 min · Resort Drive
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Turn left onto Massanutten Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Massanutten Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Massanutten Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesapeake and Massanutten.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Chesapeake and Sunny near Massanutten.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake to Massanutten?
The road trip is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Glen Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Chesapeake and 100.9 miles from Massanutten.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 8:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.20 one way or $56.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesapeake and Sunny near Massanutten.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Allen.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Massanutten. Straight-line distance: 173.9 mi (279.87 km).
#1 Chesapeake
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 247,011 |
| Coordinates | 36.8190400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Massanutten
Census designated place
| Population | 2,291 |
| Coordinates | 38.4095700, -78.7378000 |
| Altitude | 518 |
| Country | United States |
End: Massanutten (-78.7378, 38.40957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $28.20 | $56.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.53 | $63.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.02 | $68.04 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.04 | $80.09 |
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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