How far is Chesapeake, VA from West Point, VA?

The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to West Point, VA is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.35 mi
01h 33m
Flight
56.99 mi
91.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.99 mi
Kilometers
91.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.35 mi
Kilometers
111.6 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Point
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM EDT
Return by in Chesapeake
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake
2026-04-23T05:07
Arrive West Point
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Yorktown
VA

CDP in Virginia

From Chesapeake
34.7 mi
00h 46m
To West Point
34.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake and West Point.

  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

    35.3 mi · 40 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 30: West Point, Toano

    1683 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    908 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Old Stage Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Stage Road

  20. 20

    Continue on New Kent Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · New Kent Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Eltham Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Eltham Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2127 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
44.9 mi · 65%
Eltham Road
4.85 mi · 7%
New Kent Highway
4.2 mi · 6%
Granby Street
3.95 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5%
Old Stage Road
1.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hampton Roads Beltway

Keep slight left

35.3 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorktown
00h 46m from Chesapeake
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chesapeake and Sunny near West Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake to West Point?

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Chesapeake and 34.7 miles from West Point.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesapeake and Sunny near West Point.

Stop Ideas Near Yorktown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Yorktown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Oxford Run Trail
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

Oxford Run Trail

Poquoson , VA
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662, United States
Rating 4.6/5 22 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only

Poquoson , VA
Poquoson City Hall, 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662
Rating 4.0/5 80 reviews Department of motor vehicles,County government office
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorktown.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and West Point. Straight-line distance: 56.99 mi (91.71 km).

Chesapeake

#1 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
West Point

#2 West Point

Town in King William County, Virginia

Population3,310
Coordinates37.5315300, -76.7963500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesapeake (-76.27494, 36.81904)
End: West Point (-76.79635, 37.53153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.26 L · about $9.70
Round trip
$19.41
4.9 gal · 18.52 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.70 $19.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.85 $21.70
Premium $4.78 $11.71 $23.41
Diesel $5.62 $13.78 $27.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake and West Point. The current time is 05:07:43.

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.