How far is Chesapeake, VA from Pembroke, VA?

The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Pembroke, VA is about 320.3 miles (515.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243 miles (391.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
320.32 mi
06h 21m
Flight
243.04 mi
391.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.04 mi
Kilometers
391.13 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.32 mi
Kilometers
515.51 km
Drive Time
06h 21m

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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 06h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke
Fri, May 1, 12:08 AM EDT
Return by in Chesapeake
Fri, May 1, 6:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake
2026-04-30T17:46
Arrive Pembroke
Fri, May 1, 12:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:22 PM to 1:52 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Franklin
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Chesapeake
160.1 mi
03h 11m
To Pembroke
160.3 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    50.2 mi · 55 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 419: Salem, New Castle

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    77 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Electric Road

    1865 ft · 48 sec · North Electric Road

  26. 26

    Continue on North Electric Road

    33 m · 2 sec · North Electric Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Catawba Valley Drive

    9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Newport Road

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Mount Tabor Road

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Coal Bank Hollow Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Pandapas Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Virginia Avenue

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Virginia Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Cascade Drive

    128 m · 18 sec · Cascade Drive

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
171 mi · 53%
Hampton Roads Beltway
70.7 mi · 22%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 7%
Virginia Avenue
10.3 mi · 3%
Mount Tabor Road
9.06 mi · 3%
Catawba Valley Drive
9.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.3 mi
243 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
03h 11m from Chesapeake
Leave By
11:16 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chesapeake and Mostly Sunny near Pembroke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 320.3 miles (515.5 km) and usually takes 06h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.1 miles from Chesapeake and 160.3 miles from Pembroke.

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

The direct path is about 243 miles (391.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.76 one way or $89.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chesapeake and Mostly Sunny near Pembroke.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Franklin, 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 Franklin.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

5 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

56 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

62 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

90 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Pembroke. Straight-line distance: 243.04 mi (391.13 km).

Chesapeake

#1 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Pembroke

#2 Pembroke

Town of Virginia United States

Population1,077
Coordinates37.3195700, -80.6389500
Altitude504
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesapeake (-76.27494, 36.81904)
End: Pembroke (-80.63895, 37.31957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.3 gal
42.79 L · about $44.76
Round trip
$89.52
22.6 gal · 85.58 L
Estimated CO2
100.4 kg one way
Round trip: 200.8 kg / 443 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $44.76 $89.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $50.05 $100.10
Premium $4.78 $53.99 $107.98
Diesel $5.62 $63.55 $127.10

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake and Pembroke. The current time is 17:46:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.