How far is Chesapeake, VA from Victoria, VA?

The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Victoria, VA is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.93 mi
03h 05m
Flight
108.54 mi
174.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.54 mi
Kilometers
174.68 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.93 mi
Kilometers
209.1 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Victoria
Sun, Apr 19, 10:57 AM EDT
Return by in Chesapeake
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake
2026-04-19T07:52
Arrive Victoria
Sun, Apr 19, 10:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Capron
VA

Town of the United States

From Chesapeake
64.9 mi
01h 32m
To Victoria
65.1 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Church Street

    993 ft · 34 sec · West Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Windsor Avenue

    2475 ft · 1 min · Windsor Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Christanna Highway

    12 mi · 18 min · Christanna Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Danieltown Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Danieltown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Dundas Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Dundas Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Dundas Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Dundas Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dundas Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dundas Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Hill Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Hill Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 5th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    158 m · 22 sec · South Broad Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West 6th Avenue

    1672 ft · 51 sec · West 6th Avenue

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on K-V Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · K-V Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 48%
Christanna Highway
12 mi · 9%
Governor Harrison Parkway
11.4 mi · 9%
I 264 West Toll
7.34 mi · 6%
Pleasant Shade Drive
6.34 mi · 5%
Courtland Road
5.16 mi · 4%
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
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capron
01h 32m from Chesapeake
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Chesapeake and Chance Rain Showers near Victoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Capron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Chesapeake and 65.1 miles from Victoria.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Chesapeake and Chance Rain Showers near Victoria.

Stop Ideas Near Capron

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

62 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Newport News station

75 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

76 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
BUS

Norfolk

82 mi away
215 W York Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Victoria. Straight-line distance: 108.54 mi (174.68 km).

Chesapeake

#1 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Victoria

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,632
Coordinates36.9948700, -78.2272200
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesapeake (-76.27494, 36.81904)
End: Victoria (-78.22722, 36.99487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.36 L · about $18.18
Round trip
$36.36
9.18 gal · 34.72 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.18 $36.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.33 $40.66
Premium $4.78 $21.93 $43.86
Diesel $5.62 $25.81 $51.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake and Victoria. The current time is 07:52:20.

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.