How far is Courtland, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Courtland, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.72 mi
00h 59m
Flight
44.47 mi
71.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.47 mi
Kilometers
71.56 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.72 mi
Kilometers
84.85 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Sun, Apr 19, 12:34 AM EDT
Return by in Courtland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Courtland
2026-04-18T23:34
Arrive Chesapeake
Sun, Apr 19, 12:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

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

A census-designated place in Suffolk County, Virginia.

From Courtland
26.1 mi
00h 29m
To Chesapeake
26.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Jerusalem Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Jerusalem Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Bridge Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Old Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Bridge Road

    1322 ft · 24 sec · Old Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    19 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1125 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southampton Parkway

    37.2 mi · 50 min · Southampton Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Military Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Military Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    2322 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    3026 ft · 43 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 164 West, US 17: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk, Frederick Boulevard

    920 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17: Frederick Boulevard

    1070 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Frederick Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Frederick Boulevard

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto George Washington Highway

    1964 ft · 50 sec · George Washington Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Elm Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Elm Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Poindexter Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Poindexter Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Courtland 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southampton Parkway
37.2 mi · 71%
I 264 East
5.6 mi · 11%
West Military Highway
1.74 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.21 mi · 2%
Frederick Boulevard
1.19 mi · 2%
South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southampton Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southampton Parkway

37.2 mi · 00h 50m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
44.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Suffolk
00h 29m from Courtland
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Courtland and Mostly Clear near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

South Suffolk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Courtland and 26.6 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Courtland and Mostly Clear near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near South 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 South Suffolk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Suffolk City Social Services
Practical stop 4.5 mi away

Suffolk City Social Services

Suffolk , VA
135 Hall Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434
Rating 3.7/5 82 reviews Social services organization
Suffolk City Hall
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Suffolk City Hall

Suffolk , VA
442 W Washington St, Suffolk, VA 23434
Rating 4.7/5 13 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Franklin Utilities

Franklin , VA
207 W 2nd Ave, Franklin, VA 23851
Rating 3.0/5 19 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Norfolk

31 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Newport News station

36 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

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

Williamsburg Transportation Center

63 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Courtland and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 44.47 mi (71.56 km).

Courtland

#1 Courtland

Town

Population1,214
Coordinates36.7162600, -77.0680200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-77.068109, 36.716239)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.04 L · about $7.37
Round trip
$14.73
3.72 gal · 14.08 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.37 $14.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.24 $16.48
Premium $4.78 $8.89 $17.77
Diesel $5.62 $10.46 $20.92

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Courtland and Chesapeake. The current time is 23:34:43.

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.