How far is Chesapeake, VA from Windsor, VA?

The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Windsor, VA is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.32 mi
00h 45m
Flight
25.96 mi
41.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.96 mi
Kilometers
41.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.32 mi
Kilometers
48.8 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windsor
Tue, Nov 10, 3:43 AM EST
Return by in Chesapeake
Tue, Nov 10, 4:29 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake
2026-11-10T02:58
Arrive Windsor
Tue, Nov 10, 3:43 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake
9:30 PM EST
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
Suffolk
VA

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

From Chesapeake
15.1 mi
00h 22m
To Windsor
15.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Petersburg

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery

    8.4 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Windsor Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 460 West
8.37 mi · 28%
Portsmouth Boulevard
8.22 mi · 27%
I 264 West Toll
7.34 mi · 24%
West Military Highway
2.41 mi · 8%
I 464 North
1.43 mi · 5%
US 13
0.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 460 West

Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery

8.37 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suffolk
00h 22m from Chesapeake
Leave By
4:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chesapeake and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Windsor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 15.1 miles from Chesapeake and 15.2 miles from Windsor.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesapeake and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Windsor.

Stop Ideas Near Suffolk

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 Suffolk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Chartreuse Bistro
Food stop 12.6 mi away

Chartreuse Bistro

Norfolk , VA
205 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 4.7/5 140 reviews Bistro,Bar,Bar & grill,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

MacArthur Center Parking Garage

Norfolk , VA
500 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 4.1/5 64 reviews Parking garage
Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique

Norfolk , VA
215 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 4.8/5 235 reviews Waxing hair removal service,Beauty salon,Facial spa,Skin care clinic
Chesapeake City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Chesapeake City Hall

Chesapeake , VA
306 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Rating 4.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Norfolk

30 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Newport News station

34 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

56 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

62 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 25.96 mi (41.78 km).

Chesapeake

#1 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Windsor

Windsor is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.8084800, -76.7441200
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesapeake (-76.27494, 36.81904)
End: Windsor (-76.74412, 36.80848)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.05 L · about $4.13
Round trip
$8.26
2.14 gal · 8.1 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $4.13 $8.26
Mid-grade $4.35 $4.66 $9.31
Premium $4.77 $5.10 $10.21
Diesel $6.16 $6.59 $13.18

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake and Windsor. The current time is 02:58:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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