How far is Chester, VA from Chesapeake, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chester and Chesapeake is 74.27 miles (119.52 km).
Flight distance from Chester, VA to Chesapeake, VA is 74.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Chester to Chesapeake with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chester, Virginia to Chesapeake, Virginia is: 89.3 miles (143.71 km) by car.
Driving from Chester to Chesapeake will take approximately 01 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Chester
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°21'25"N 77°26'30"W |
| Latitude | 37.3568200 |
| Longitude | -77.4416500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesapeake
The second most populous city in Virginia. It is located on the Chesapeake Bay in southeastern Virginia. Chesapeake is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterfowl Museum.
| Population | 247011 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°49'9"N 76°16'30"W |
| Latitude | 36.8190400 |
| Longitude | -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Chesapeake: D Street (-76.275044,36.81897)
Estimated Travel Time Between Chester and Chesapeake
The distance between Chester and Chesapeake is 144 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 35 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Chester and Chesapeake. The current time is 05:15:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.93 liters (3.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chester and Chesapeake.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chester to Chesapeake is $10.46 (diesel $13.52).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $10.46 | $11.86 | $12.97 | $13.52 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 13, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chester and Chesapeake (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
