How far is Hurt, VA from Chesapeake, VA?
The driving distance from Hurt, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 200.6 miles (322.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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Census designated place in Virginia, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hurt and Chesapeake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurt and Chesapeake.
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Start on Prospect Road
2863 ft · 1 min · Prospect Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Hurt Road
3065 ft · 1 min · East Hurt Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ricky Van Shelton Drive
970 ft · 19 sec · Ricky Van Shelton Drive
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Continue on Pittsylvania Avenue
2420 ft · 55 sec · Pittsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
1 mi · 3 min · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 29 North
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Colonial Highway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Colonial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookneal Highway
104 m · 8 sec · Brookneal Highway
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Continue on Village Highway
9.2 mi · 17 min · Village Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Village Highway
34 m · 2 sec · Village Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Village Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Village Highway
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Turn right onto Richmond Highway
20.1 mi · 25 min · Richmond Highway
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Continue on Prince Edward Highway
24.1 mi · 29 min · Prince Edward Highway
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Turn left onto Holly Farms Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road
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Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on Hull Street Road
13.7 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road
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Turn right onto Commonwealth Centre Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Commonwealth Centre Parkway
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Take the ramp straight
19 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 288 South
1577 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 14 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Petersburg
1495 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
1.5 mi · 2 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on West Hundred Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · West Hundred Road
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Continue on West Randolph Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road
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Continue on James River Drive
14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
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Continue on Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway
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Take the exit right
45 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East
9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
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Continue on Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
713 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carrollton Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
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Continue on Bridge Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Freeway
7.4 mi · 10 min · Western Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Freeway
1.1 km · 46 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 141 South: Downtown Portsmouth
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto London Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · London Boulevard
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Turn right onto Elm Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Elm Avenue
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Continue on South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
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Turn straight onto Poindexter Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Poindexter Street
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Turn left onto D Street
126 m · 18 sec · D Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · D Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hurt and Chesapeake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Prince Edward Highway
Continue on Prince Edward Highway
24.1 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hurt and Sunny near Chesapeake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hurt to Chesapeake?
The road trip is about 200.6 miles (322.9 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Chesterfield Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Hurt and 93.6 miles from Chesapeake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.04 one way or $56.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hurt and Sunny near Chesapeake.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield Court House
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield Court House.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hurt and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 167.88 mi (270.18 km).
#1 Hurt
Town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
| Population | 1,211 |
| Coordinates | 37.0926400, -79.2964100 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesapeake
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 247,011 |
| Coordinates | 36.8190400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $28.04 | $56.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.36 | $62.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.83 | $67.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.82 | $79.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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