How far is Chesapeake, VA from Merrimac, VA?
The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Merrimac, VA is about 308.4 miles (496.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesapeake and Merrimac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake and Merrimac.
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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
120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
72.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 460: Christiansburg, Blacksburg
2268 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11, US 460 East, US 460 Business: Christiansburg, Shawsville
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Turn slight right
73 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Roanoke Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Roanoke Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 460 West
1456 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460 Business: Christiansburg
2958 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 460 Business West: Blacksburg
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto North Franklin Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Merrimac Road Northwest
1.3 mi · 3 min · Merrimac Road Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merrimac Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesapeake and Merrimac.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Merrimac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake to Merrimac?
The road trip is about 308.4 miles (496.3 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?
Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154 miles from Chesapeake and 154.4 miles from Merrimac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 78 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 5:02 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.34 one way or $84.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesapeake and Sunny near Merrimac.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello
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 Lake Monticello.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Merrimac. Straight-line distance: 230.43 mi (370.84 km).
#1 Chesapeake
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 247,011 |
| Coordinates | 36.8190400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merrimac
Merrimac is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.1895700, -80.4256100 |
| Altitude | 605 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrimac (-80.42561, 37.18957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $3.89 | $42.34 | $84.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $47.81 | $95.61 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $52.19 | $104.38 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $67.23 | $134.46 |
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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