How far is Dahlgren, VA from Chesapeake, VA?
The driving distance from Dahlgren, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 146 miles (235 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.5 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 EDT.
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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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in southeastern Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dahlgren and Chesapeake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dahlgren and Chesapeake.
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Start on Twelfth Street
30 m · 5 sec · Twelfth Street
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Turn right onto Potomac Drive
1788 ft · 1 min · Potomac Drive
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Turn slight left onto Dahlgren Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dahlgren Road
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Turn left onto James Madison Parkway
13.5 mi · 18 min · James Madison Parkway
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Continue on James Madison Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · James Madison Memorial Bridge
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Continue on A.P. Hill Boulevard
11.3 mi · 15 min · A.P. Hill Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Broaddus Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broaddus Avenue
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Continue on Rogers Clark Boulevard
2727 ft · 58 sec · Rogers Clark Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bowling Green Bypass
716 ft · 11 sec · Bowling Green Bypass
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Continue on Rogers Clark Boulevard
9.8 mi · 13 min · Rogers Clark Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 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
6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard
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Turn straight
41 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue
1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue
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Continue on Campostella Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road
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Turn right onto Wilson Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road
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Continue on 22nd Street
1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street
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Continue on Poindexter Street
1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn right onto D Street
126 m · 18 sec · D Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · D Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dahlgren and Chesapeake.
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.
Sunny leaving Dahlgren 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 Dahlgren to Chesapeake?
The road trip is about 146 miles (235 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?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Dahlgren and 66.7 miles from Chesapeake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dahlgren and Mostly Clear near Chesapeake.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Petersburg station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dahlgren and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 112.8 mi (181.53 km).
#1 Dahlgren
Census-designated place in King George County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,653 |
| Coordinates | 38.3312400, -77.0510900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesapeake
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 247,011 |
| Coordinates | 36.8190400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $3.96 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.81 | $45.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.61 | $49.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.96 | $57.93 |
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 · May 05, 2026
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