How far is Falmouth, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Falmouth, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.31 mi
02h 34m
Flight
122.81 mi
197.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.81 mi
Kilometers
197.65 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.31 mi
Kilometers
251.55 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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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 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Fri, Nov 6, 5:15 PM EST
Return by in Falmouth
Fri, Nov 6, 7:49 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Chesapeake
Fri, Nov 6, 5:15 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falmouth
9:30 PM EST
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
Windsor
VA

Town in southeastern Virginia, United States

From Falmouth
73.6 mi
01h 17m
To Chesapeake
82.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph N
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 Falmouth and Chesapeake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Butler Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Butler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1795 ft · 40 sec · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Emancipation Highway

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Emancipation Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Patriot Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Patriot Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Patriot Highway

    2178 ft · 56 sec · Patriot Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 95 South

    1173 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    40 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  13. 13

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  14. 14

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  15. 15

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

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    41 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue

    1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Campostella Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wilson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road

  24. 24

    Continue on 22nd Street

    1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Poindexter Street

    1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falmouth 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 44%
I 95 South
40.2 mi · 26%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 8%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi · 4%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 2%
Emancipation Highway
3.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
122.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 17m from Falmouth
Leave By
1:22 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Falmouth 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 Falmouth to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 73.6 miles from Falmouth and 82.7 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.62 one way or $43.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Falmouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

27 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

37 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 122.81 mi (197.65 km).

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#1 Falmouth

Falmouth is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3240200, -77.4683200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Butler Road (-77.468332, 38.324004)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.88 L · about $21.62
Round trip
$43.24
11.04 gal · 41.76 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $21.62 $43.24
Mid-grade $4.41 $24.37 $48.73
Premium $4.82 $26.61 $53.22
Diesel $6.20 $34.20 $68.40

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Falmouth and Chesapeake. The current time is 14:40:45.

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.