How far is Chesapeake, VA from Richmond, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Chesapeake and Richmond is 82.67 miles (133.04 km).

Flight distance from Chesapeake, VA to Richmond, VA is 82.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Chesapeake to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Chesapeake, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 101.75 miles (163.74 km) by car.

Driving from Chesapeake to Richmond will take approximately 01 hours 41 minutes.

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#1 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia. It is located on the Chesapeake Bay in southeastern Virginia. Chesapeake is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterfowl Museum.

Population 247011
GPS Coordinates 36°49'9"N 76°16'30"W
Latitude 36.8190400
Longitude -76.2749400
Altitude 3
Country United States
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#2 Richmond

The capital of Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. Richmond is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.

Population 232226
GPS Coordinates 37°33'14"N 77°27'37"W
Latitude 37.5537600
Longitude -77.4602600
Altitude 64
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Chesapeake and Richmond

The distance between Chesapeake and Richmond is 164 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 49 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Chesapeake and Richmond. The current time is 19:19:22.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 32 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 02 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 41 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.59 liters (3.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chesapeake and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chesapeake to Richmond is $11.92 (diesel $15.41).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $11.92 $13.51 $14.78 $15.41

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on October 14, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chesapeake and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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