How far is Chesapeake, VA from Pannill Fork, VA?

The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Pannill Fork, VA is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207 miles (333.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
239.78 mi
05h 20m
Flight
207.04 mi
333.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.04 mi
Kilometers
333.2 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.78 mi
Kilometers
385.89 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pannill Fork
Fri, Nov 6, 8:41 PM EST
Return by in Chesapeake
Sat, Nov 7, 2:01 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake
2026-11-06T15:20
Arrive Pannill Fork
Fri, Nov 6, 8:41 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:20 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
La Crosse
VA

Town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia

From Chesapeake
119.7 mi
02h 40m
To Pannill Fork
120.1 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
71°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake and Pannill Fork.

  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 right to continue on I 264 West Toll: Downtown Tunnel, Portsmouth

    580 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West Toll: Tunnel

    2569 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond

    1 km · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    2197 ft · 31 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway

    1598 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3155 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Military Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Courtland Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Courtland Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway

    22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Piney Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 58

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

  19. 19

    Continue on East Atlantic Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Hill Bypass

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 1

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 58

    18.9 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Clarksville Bypass

    4 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 58

    18.8 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

  25. 25

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on South Boston Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    15.2 mi · 20 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 609: Fieldale

    1670 ft · 44 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Dillons Fork Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Dillons Fork Road

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stones Dairy Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Stones Dairy Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Jarrett Drive

    1030 ft · 48 sec · Jarrett Drive

  36. 36

    Turn right onto John Baker Road

    38 m · 6 sec · John Baker Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · John Baker Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 26%
Highway 58
41.2 mi · 17%
Danville Expressway
29.1 mi · 12%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 9%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 8%
US 58 West
13.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
207 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Crosse
02h 40m from Chesapeake
Leave By
6:20 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chesapeake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Pannill Fork.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake to Pannill Fork?

The road trip is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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 119.7 miles from Chesapeake and 120.1 miles from Pannill Fork.

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

The direct path is about 207 miles (333.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 6:20 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.14 one way or $66.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chesapeake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Pannill Fork.

Stop Ideas Near La Crosse

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Crosse, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Crosse.

RAIL

Petersburg station

85 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

89 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Durham

107 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Wilson

110 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Pannill Fork. Straight-line distance: 207.04 mi (333.2 km).

Chesapeake

#1 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pannill Fork

Pannill Fork is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.7090300, -80.0131000
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesapeake (-76.27494, 36.81904)
End: Pannill Fork (-80.0131, 36.70903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.46 gal
32.03 L · about $33.14
Round trip
$66.28
16.92 gal · 64.06 L
Estimated CO2
75.2 kg one way
Round trip: 150.4 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $33.14 $66.28
Mid-grade $4.41 $37.34 $74.68
Premium $4.82 $40.79 $81.57
Diesel $6.20 $52.42 $104.84

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake and Pannill Fork. The current time is 15:20:51.

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.