How far is Cloverdale, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Cloverdale, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.69 mi
04h 16m
Flight
203.61 mi
327.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.61 mi
Kilometers
327.68 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.69 mi
Kilometers
387.36 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Sun, Nov 8, 2:01 PM EST
Return by in Cloverdale
Sun, Nov 8, 6:18 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cloverdale
2026-11-08T09:45
Arrive Chesapeake
Sun, Nov 8, 2:01 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cloverdale
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Louisa
VA

County in Virginia, United States

From Cloverdale
136.3 mi
02h 08m
To Chesapeake
104.4 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Read Mountain Road

    1790 ft · 39 sec · Read Mountain Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lee Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 81 North: Lexington

    80 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto I 81 North: Lexington

    1493 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    41 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue

    1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Campostella Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wilson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road

  23. 23

    Continue on 22nd Street

    1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Poindexter Street

    1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
158 mi · 66%
I 81 North
71.1 mi · 30%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 10%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi · 3%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 1%
Chesapeake Boulevard
2.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

90 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
203.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisa
02h 08m from Cloverdale
Leave By
8:26 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cloverdale and Sunny near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Louisa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from Cloverdale and 104.4 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.04 one way or $66.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cloverdale and Sunny near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near Louisa

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Louisa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

43 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

50 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

55 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fredericksburg

57 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cloverdale and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 203.61 mi (327.68 km).

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#1 Cloverdale

Cloverdale is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3651400, -79.9056000
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Read Mountain Road (-79.905764, 37.365107)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.49 gal
32.15 L · about $33.04
Round trip
$66.09
16.98 gal · 64.3 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 150.9 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $33.04 $66.09
Mid-grade $4.39 $37.31 $74.61
Premium $4.80 $40.73 $81.45
Diesel $6.18 $52.46 $104.92

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Cloverdale and Chesapeake. The current time is 09:45:04.

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.