How far is Fairlawn, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Fairlawn, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 277.1 miles (446 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
277.11 mi
04h 22m
Flight
214.2 mi
344.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.2 mi
Kilometers
344.72 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.11 mi
Kilometers
445.97 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Fri, Nov 6, 2:46 PM EST
Return by in Fairlawn
Fri, Nov 6, 7:08 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairlawn
2026-11-06T10:23
Arrive Chesapeake
Fri, Nov 6, 2:46 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:16 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairlawn
9:00 PM EST
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
Louisa
VA

County in Virginia, United States

From Fairlawn
135.6 mi
02h 11m
To Chesapeake
141.5 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
1 mph W
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Scotland Road

    34 m · 5 sec · East Scotland Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Fairlawn Drive

    970 ft · 45 sec · East Fairlawn Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1990 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    145 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East Madison Street

    2667 ft · 59 sec · East Madison Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    554 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 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 Fairlawn 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
158 mi · 57%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 8%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi · 2%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 1%
Chesapeake Boulevard
2.11 mi · 1%
I 295 North
1.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

90 mi · 01h 38m

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
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.9 mi
214.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisa
02h 11m from Fairlawn
Leave By
8:16 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Fairlawn and 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 Fairlawn to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 277.1 miles (446 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Louisa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from Fairlawn and 141.5 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.48 one way or $76.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Fairlawn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near Louisa

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

43 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

50 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

55 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fredericksburg

57 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairlawn and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 214.2 mi (344.72 km).

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#1 Fairlawn

Fairlawn is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7762400, -79.9820000
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: East Scotland Road (-79.982258, 37.776253)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.78 gal
37.02 L · about $38.48
Round trip
$76.97
19.56 gal · 74.04 L
Estimated CO2
86.9 kg one way
Round trip: 173.8 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $38.48 $76.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.31 $86.61
Premium $4.84 $47.30 $94.59
Diesel $6.21 $60.69 $121.39

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairlawn and Chesapeake. The current time is 10:23:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.