How far is Crewe, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Crewe, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 122 miles (196.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
122.01 mi
02h 15m
Flight
104.89 mi
168.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.89 mi
Kilometers
168.81 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.01 mi
Kilometers
196.36 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Crewe
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crewe
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Chesapeake
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crewe
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
Dendron
VA

Town in Surry County, Virginia, United States

From Crewe
61.2 mi
01h 07m
To Chesapeake
60.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Virginia Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Virginia Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Courthouse Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · East Courthouse Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on New Cox Road

    23 mi · 29 min · New Cox Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Airport Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Airport Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 95 North, US 460 East: Petersburg, Norfolk

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount NC, Norfolk

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 629: Rives Road

    1236 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rives Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Rives Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto County Drive

    9.5 mi · 14 min · County Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on General Mahone Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North County Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North County Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on General Mahone Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North County Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North County Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on General Mahone Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · General Mahone Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Mahone Highway

    620 ft · 10 sec · Mahone Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on General Mahone Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 12 min · General Mahone Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Windsor Boulevard

    9.9 mi · 16 min · Windsor Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Pruden Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Pruden Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 West, US 460 East: Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  24. 24

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

    2322 ft · 57 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    3026 ft · 43 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  26. 26

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

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

    920 ft · 23 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17: Frederick Boulevard

    1070 ft · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Frederick Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Frederick Boulevard

  31. 31

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

    1964 ft · 50 sec · George Washington Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Elm Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Elm Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Poindexter Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Poindexter Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Cox Road
23 mi · 19%
General Mahone Highway
14.3 mi · 12%
US 58 West
10.5 mi · 9%
Windsor Boulevard
9.88 mi · 8%
County Drive
9.47 mi · 8%
General Mahone Boulevard
8.35 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

New Cox Road

Continue on New Cox Road

23 mi · 00h 29m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dendron
01h 07m from Crewe
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Crewe and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Dendron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Crewe and 60.8 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.07 one way or $34.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dendron

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dendron, 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 Dendron.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

33 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

43 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Petersburg station

49 mi away
3516 South Street
BUS

Norfolk

61 mi away
215 W York Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crewe and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 104.89 mi (168.81 km).

Crewe

#1 Crewe

Town of the United States

Population2,116
Coordinates37.1732100, -78.1233300
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: US 460 (-78.123353, 37.173236)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.3 L · about $17.07
Round trip
$34.14
8.62 gal · 32.6 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.07 $34.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.09 $38.18
Premium $4.78 $20.59 $41.19
Diesel $5.62 $24.24 $48.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Crewe and Chesapeake. The current time is 22:48:41.

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.