How far is Danville, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Danville and Chesapeake is 173.58 miles (279.35 km).

Flight distance from Danville, VA to Chesapeake, VA is 173.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Danville to Chesapeake with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Danville, Virginia to Chesapeake, Virginia is: 194.53 miles (313.06 km) by car.

Driving from Danville to Chesapeake will take approximately 03 hours 24 minutes.

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#1 Danville

The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It is located on the Dan River in the southern part of the state. Danville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Danville Historical Society and the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History.

Population 39869
GPS Coordinates 36°35'9"N 79°23'42"W
Latitude 36.5859700
Longitude -79.3950200
Altitude 162
Country United States
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#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia. It is located on the Chesapeake Bay in southeastern Virginia. Chesapeake is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterfowl Museum.

Population 247011
GPS Coordinates 36°49'9"N 76°16'30"W
Latitude 36.8190400
Longitude -76.2749400
Altitude 3
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Danville and Chesapeake

The distance between Danville and Chesapeake is 313 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 28 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Danville and Chesapeake. The current time is 05:45:34.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 51 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 35 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 25 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.98 liters (6.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Danville and Chesapeake.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Danville to Chesapeake is $22.79 (diesel $29.46).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $22.79 $25.83 $28.25 $29.46

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Danville and Chesapeake (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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