How far is Chesapeake, VA from Waverly, VA?
The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Waverly, VA is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesapeake and Waverly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake and Waverly.
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Start on D Street
126 m · 21 sec · D Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Poindexter Street
1617 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 464 North
1284 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 West Toll: Downtown Tunnel, Portsmouth
580 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West Toll: Tunnel
2569 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
1 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
2197 ft · 31 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
1598 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left
3155 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West Military Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway
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Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
8.2 mi · 10 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Petersburg
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery
33.4 mi · 50 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
740 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesapeake and Waverly.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 460 West
Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery
33.4 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chesapeake and Sunny near Waverly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake to Waverly?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Suffolk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Chesapeake and 27.8 miles from Waverly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chesapeake and Sunny near Waverly.
Stop Ideas Near Suffolk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Suffolk City Social Services
Suffolk City Hall
Windsor, VA City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Suffolk.
Norfolk
Newport News station
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 47.72 mi (76.8 km).
#1 Chesapeake
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 247,011 |
| Coordinates | 36.8190400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waverly
Waverly is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0359800, -77.0952400 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waverly (-77.09524, 37.03598)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.92 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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