How far is Crimora, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Crimora, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.44 mi
03h 17m
Flight
168.64 mi
271.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.64 mi
Kilometers
271.4 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.44 mi
Kilometers
327.41 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM EDT
Return by in Crimora
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crimora
2026-04-23T01:52
Arrive Chesapeake
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crimora
9:00 PM EDT
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
Chamberlayne
VA

Census designated place

From Crimora
98.9 mi
01h 38m
To Chesapeake
104.6 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Hope and Crimora Road

    2214 ft · 55 sec · New Hope and Crimora Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Side Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Side Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Eastside Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eastside Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Delphine Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Delphine Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Three Notched Mountain Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Three Notched Mountain Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    578 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I-64 East: Charlottesville

    1587 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    77.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  10. 10

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  15. 15

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  16. 16

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  17. 17

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

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    41 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue

    1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Campostella Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Wilson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road

  26. 26

    Continue on 22nd Street

    1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Poindexter Street

    1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crimora 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-64 East
77.8 mi · 38%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 33%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 11%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi · 3%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 2%
East Side Highway
3.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-64 East

Merge slight left

77.5 mi · 01h 24m

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
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
168.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamberlayne
01h 38m from Crimora
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crimora and Sunny near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Crimora and 104.6 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.44 one way or $56.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne

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 Chamberlayne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.4 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

15 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

43 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crimora and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 168.64 mi (271.4 km).

Crimora

#1 Crimora

Census designated place

Population2,209
Coordinates38.1540200, -78.8503000
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: New Hope and Crimora Road (-78.850279, 38.154099)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.18 L · about $28.44
Round trip
$56.88
14.36 gal · 54.36 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.44 $56.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.80 $63.60
Premium $4.78 $34.31 $68.61
Diesel $5.62 $40.38 $80.76

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 Crimora and Chesapeake. The current time is 01:52:52.

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.