How far is Glasgow, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Glasgow, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.75 mi
03h 57m
Flight
183.53 mi
295.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.53 mi
Kilometers
295.37 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.75 mi
Kilometers
393.89 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Thu, Apr 16, 10:12 AM EDT
Return by in Glasgow
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glasgow
2026-04-16T06:14
Arrive Chesapeake
Thu, Apr 16, 10:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glasgow
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
Wyndham
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Glasgow
123 mi
01h 58m
To Chesapeake
121.8 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    76 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Anderson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Blue Ridge Road

    984 ft · 32 sec · Blue Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rockbridge Road

    2576 ft · 60 sec · Rockbridge Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Glasgow Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Glasgow Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Magnolia Avenue

    2.1 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    3053 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Beech Avenue

    2457 ft · 42 sec · Beech Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 29th Street

    1 km · 43 sec · West 29th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Midland Trail

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1800 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  19. 19

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  20. 20

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  21. 21

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

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    41 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue

    1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Campostella Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Wilson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road

  30. 30

    Continue on 22nd Street

    1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Poindexter Street

    1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glasgow 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
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
158 mi · 65%
East Midland Trail
35.5 mi · 14%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 9%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi · 3%
Glasgow Highway
6.15 mi · 3%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 1%
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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.2 mi
183.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyndham
01h 58m from Glasgow
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Glasgow and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glasgow to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Wyndham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Glasgow and 121.8 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.22 one way or $68.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Glasgow and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near Wyndham

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

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

RAIL

Ashland

13 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

14 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

24 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

53 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glasgow and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 183.53 mi (295.37 km).

Glasgow

#1 Glasgow

Town in Virginia

Population1,107
Coordinates37.6340200, -79.4503100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.450148, 37.634128)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.64 gal
32.69 L · about $34.22
Round trip
$68.45
17.28 gal · 65.38 L
Estimated CO2
76.8 kg one way
Round trip: 153.6 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.22 $68.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.27 $76.53
Premium $4.78 $41.28 $82.56
Diesel $5.62 $48.59 $97.18

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Glasgow and Chesapeake. The current time is 06:14:59.

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.