How far is Chesterfield County, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?
The driving distance from Chesterfield County, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield County and Virginia Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield County and Virginia Beach.
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Start on State Park Road
1.2 mi · 8 min · State Park Road
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Turn left onto Beach Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Beach Road
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Turn right onto Woodland Pond Parkway
2705 ft · 1 min · Woodland Pond Parkway
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Turn left onto Waterfowl Flyway
1.1 mi · 4 min · Waterfowl Flyway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cypress Branch Lane
133 m · 20 sec · Cypress Branch Lane
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Turn left onto Cypress Glen Drive
1771 ft · 1 min · Cypress Glen Drive
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Turn left onto Nash Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nash Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nash Road
51 m · 4 sec · Nash Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Nash Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Nash Road
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Turn left onto Iron Bridge Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Bridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward VA 150 South: Chippenham Parkway
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Chippenham Parkway
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Continue on Pocahontas Parkway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Pocahontas Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Washington
2279 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
1863 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport
1777 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines
1942 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64: Richmond, Norfolk
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth
914 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Va Beach
3229 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Continue on 21st Street
2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street
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Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue
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Turn right onto 25th Street
139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield County and Virginia Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Chesterfield County and Mostly Sunny near Virginia Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield County to Virginia Beach?
The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Chesterfield County and 61.8 miles from Virginia Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.33 one way or $34.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chesterfield County and Mostly Sunny near Virginia Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
James City County
James City County Government Center
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamsburg.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Norfolk
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield County and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 95.8 mi (154.17 km).
#1 Chesterfield County
County in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 358,245 |
| Coordinates | 37.3785200, -77.5869400 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Virginia Beach
The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.
| Population | 451,231 |
| Coordinates | 36.8529300, -75.9779900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $3.99 | $17.33 | $34.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $19.58 | $39.15 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $21.25 | $42.49 |
| Diesel | $6.23 | $27.12 | $54.24 |
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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