How far is Henry Fork, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Henry Fork, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
242.84 mi
04h 27m
Flight
198.92 mi
320.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.92 mi
Kilometers
320.13 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.84 mi
Kilometers
390.82 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Sat, Nov 7, 11:49 AM EST
Return by in Henry Fork
Sat, Nov 7, 4:17 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henry Fork
2026-11-07T07:22
Arrive Chesapeake
Sat, Nov 7, 11:49 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henry Fork
9:00 PM EST
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
La Crosse
VA

Town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia

From Henry Fork
120.7 mi
02h 13m
To Chesapeake
122.1 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Henry Fork and Chesapeake.

  1. 1

    Start on Bowles Drive

    39 m · 7 sec · Bowles Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Doe Run Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Doe Run Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chestnut Hill Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Chestnut Hill Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Franklin Turnpike

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Old Franklin Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on West Gretna Road

    13.5 mi · 18 min · West Gretna Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 29 South

    1412 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto US 29 South

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 57

    725 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Halifax Road

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Halifax Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Chatham Road

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Chatham Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Mountain Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Mountain Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2011 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Halifax Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Halifax Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Halifax Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Halifax Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hodges Street

    2877 ft · 1 min · Hodges Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto John Randolph Boulevard

    2085 ft · 40 sec · John Randolph Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on James D Hagood Highway

    1572 ft · 32 sec · James D Hagood Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on John Randolph Boulevard

    2202 ft · 44 sec · John Randolph Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bill Tuck Highway

    18.1 mi · 23 min · Bill Tuck Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Clarksville Bypass

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass

    19.2 mi · 25 min · Clarksville Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 1

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 1

  24. 24

    Continue on South Hill Bypass

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass

  25. 25

    Continue on East Atlantic Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 58

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

  27. 27

    Continue on Piney Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway

    22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  30. 30

    Continue on West Atlantic Street

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Southampton Parkway

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Southampton Parkway

  32. 32

    Continue on West Military Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Military Highway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.2 km · 2 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    2322 ft · 57 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    3026 ft · 43 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk

    1.2 km · 1 min

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 164 West, US 17: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk, Frederick Boulevard

    920 ft · 23 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17: Frederick Boulevard

    1070 ft · 28 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Frederick Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Frederick Boulevard

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left onto George Washington Highway

    1964 ft · 50 sec · George Washington Highway

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Elm Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Elm Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

  44. 44

    Turn straight onto Poindexter Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Poindexter Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Henry Fork 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
46 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 26%
Clarksville Bypass
22.9 mi · 9%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 9%
Bill Tuck Highway
18.1 mi · 7%
Halifax Road
16.4 mi · 7%
West Gretna Road
13.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southampton Parkway

Continue on Southampton Parkway

62.1 mi · 01h 21m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
198.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Crosse
02h 13m from Henry Fork
Leave By
8:06 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Henry Fork and Partly Cloudy near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Henry Fork to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

La Crosse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Henry Fork and 122.1 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 8:06 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.57 one way or $67.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Henry Fork and Partly Cloudy near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near La Crosse

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

85 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

89 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Durham

107 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Wilson

110 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henry Fork and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 198.92 mi (320.13 km).

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#1 Henry Fork

Henry Fork is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.9662500, -79.8703100
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowles Drive (-79.870152, 36.966325)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.57 gal
32.44 L · about $33.57
Round trip
$67.14
17.14 gal · 64.88 L
Estimated CO2
76.2 kg one way
Round trip: 152.3 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $33.57 $67.14
Mid-grade $4.41 $37.83 $75.66
Premium $4.82 $41.32 $82.63
Diesel $6.20 $53.10 $106.20

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 Henry Fork and Chesapeake. The current time is 07:22:23.

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.