How far is Chesapeake, WV from Sharon, WV?

The driving distance from Chesapeake, WV to Sharon, WV is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.25 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.56 mi
10.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.56 mi
Kilometers
10.55 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.25 mi
Kilometers
14.88 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharon
Wed, Apr 15, 3:18 AM EDT
Return by in Chesapeake
Wed, Apr 15, 3:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake
2026-04-15T03:04
Arrive Sharon
Wed, Apr 15, 3:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
East Bank
WV

Place in West Virginia, USA

From Chesapeake
4.6 mi
00h 07m
To Sharon
4.6 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 125th Street

    2 m · 6 sec · 125th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maccorkle Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · Maccorkle Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1297 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1121 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1078 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    5 mi · 7 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 79/3: Sharon

    1255 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sharon Hollow Road

    53 m · 5 sec · Sharon Hollow Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cabin Creek Road

    105 m · 10 sec · Cabin Creek Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cabin Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Virginia Turnpike
4.98 mi · 54%
Maccorkle Avenue
2.95 mi · 32%
3rd Avenue
0.56 mi · 6%
CR 79/3
0.24 mi · 3%
Cabin Creek Road
0.07 mi · 1%
Sharon Hollow Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

West Virginia Turnpike

Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

4.98 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Bank
00h 07m from Chesapeake
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chesapeake and Mostly Sunny near Sharon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Chesapeake and 4.6 miles from Sharon.

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

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.31 one way or $2.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chesapeake and Mostly Sunny near Sharon.

Stop Ideas Near East Bank

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 East Bank and the surrounding midpoint area.
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Kanawha County Magistrate Court

Charleston , WV
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 2.1/5 30 reviews Magistrates' court,County government office
Kanawha City Community Center
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Kanawha City Community Center

Charleston , WV
3511 Venable Ave, Charleston, WV 25304
Rating 4.5/5 101 reviews Community center
Belle City Offices
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

Belle City Offices

Belle , WV
1100 E Dupont Ave, Belle, WV 25015
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Bank.

RAIL

Montgomery

11 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

23 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

43 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

52 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Sharon. Straight-line distance: 6.56 mi (10.55 km).

Chesapeake

#1 Chesapeake

Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

Population1,393
Coordinates38.2234400, -81.5362300
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sharon

Sharon is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.1595500, -81.4470600
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Chesapeake (-81.53623, 38.22344)
End: Sharon (-81.44706, 38.15955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.24 L · about $1.31
Round trip
$2.61
0.66 gal · 2.48 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.31 $2.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.46 $2.92
Premium $4.78 $1.58 $3.15
Diesel $5.62 $1.86 $3.71

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 West Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake and Sharon. The current time is 03:04:58.

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.