How far is Fort Hunt, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Fort Hunt, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139 miles (223.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
194.23 mi
03h 30m
Flight
138.98 mi
223.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.98 mi
Kilometers
223.66 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.23 mi
Kilometers
312.58 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Wed, May 13, 11:04 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Hunt
Wed, May 13, 2:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Hunt
2026-05-13T07:34
Arrive Chesapeake
Wed, May 13, 11:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Hunt
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Fort Hunt
94.3 mi
01h 45m
To Chesapeake
99.9 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Hunt and Chesapeake.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    76 m · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Collingwood Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Collingwood Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Parkers Lane

    2423 ft · 1 min · Parkers Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sherwood Hall Lane

    2597 ft · 1 min · Sherwood Hall Lane

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Richmond Highway

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Richmond Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Richmond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    26.8 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 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 Fort Hunt 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
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
76.2 mi · 39%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 35%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Richmond Highway
9.71 mi · 5%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi · 3%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 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 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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
139 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 45m from Fort Hunt
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Hunt and Sunny then 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 Fort Hunt to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Fort Hunt and 99.9 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 139 miles (223.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.13 one way or $54.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Hunt and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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 Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.8 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 6.6 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 6.5 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 6.5 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 Mechanicsville.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Hunt and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 138.98 mi (223.66 km).

Fort Hunt

#1 Fort Hunt

Census designated place

Population16,045
Coordinates38.7328900, -77.0580300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.057969, 38.732875)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.85 gal
25.94 L · about $27.13
Round trip
$54.27
13.7 gal · 51.88 L
Estimated CO2
60.9 kg one way
Round trip: 121.8 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.13 $54.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.34 $60.68
Premium $4.78 $32.73 $65.46
Diesel $5.62 $38.52 $77.05

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Hunt and Chesapeake. The current time is 07:34:05.

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.