How far is Chesapeake, VA from Montrose, VA?

The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Montrose, VA is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.11 mi
01h 55m
Flight
77.72 mi
125.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.72 mi
Kilometers
125.08 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.11 mi
Kilometers
146.62 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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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 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montrose
Tue, Nov 10, 7:03 AM EST
Return by in Chesapeake
Tue, Nov 10, 8:58 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake
2026-11-10T05:08
Arrive Montrose
Tue, Nov 10, 7:03 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Williamsburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Chesapeake
45.5 mi
00h 57m
To Montrose
45.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Laburnum Avenue

    1416 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    41 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Laburnum Avenue

    1909 ft · 44 sec · South Laburnum Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Gay Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gay Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Brittles Lane

    1938 ft · 41 sec · Brittles Lane

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Carlisle Avenue

    86 m · 10 sec · Carlisle Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carlisle Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
76.3 mi · 84%
Granby Street
3.95 mi · 4%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 4%
I 464 North
1.43 mi · 2%
Monticello Avenue
1.24 mi · 1%
Gay Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hampton Roads Beltway

Keep slight left

66.7 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
77.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
00h 57m from Chesapeake
Leave By
2:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chesapeake and Sunny near Montrose.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Chesapeake and 45.6 miles from Montrose.

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

The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.39 one way or $24.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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 Williamsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.2 mi away

James City County

Williamsburg
County government office,Service establishment
James City County Government Center
Meeting point 3.4 mi away

James City County Government Center

Williamsburg , VA
101 Mounts Bay Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Municipal administration office,Economic development agency,Local government office,County government office,Municipal Department Communication,Municipal Department Finance,Municipal Department of Tourism
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 3.8 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

1 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

36 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

59 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

64 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Montrose. Straight-line distance: 77.72 mi (125.08 km).

Chesapeake

#1 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Montrose

Montrose is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.5207000, -77.3783100
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesapeake (-76.27494, 36.81904)
End: Montrose (-77.37831, 37.5207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.17 L · about $12.39
Round trip
$24.79
6.42 gal · 24.34 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $12.39 $24.79
Mid-grade $4.35 $13.97 $27.93
Premium $4.77 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $6.16 $19.76 $39.53

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake and Montrose. The current time is 05:08:08.

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.