How far is Independent Hill, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Independent Hill, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.13 mi
03h 00m
Flight
140.7 mi
226.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.7 mi
Kilometers
226.43 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.13 mi
Kilometers
291.5 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Fri, Nov 6, 11:15 AM EST
Return by in Independent Hill
Fri, Nov 6, 2:16 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Independent Hill
2026-11-06T08:14
Arrive Chesapeake
Fri, Nov 6, 11:15 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Independent Hill
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Highland Springs
VA

Census designated place

From Independent Hill
87.7 mi
01h 30m
To Chesapeake
93.5 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NE
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 Independent Hill and Chesapeake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Independent Hill and Chesapeake.

  1. 1

    Start on Bristow Road

    2932 ft · 59 sec · Bristow Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dumfries Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Dumfries Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    2284 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  11. 11

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  12. 12

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  13. 13

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

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    41 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue

    1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Campostella Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wilson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road

  22. 22

    Continue on 22nd Street

    1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Poindexter Street

    1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Independent Hill and Chesapeake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dumfries Road
74.2 mi · 41%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 38%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi · 4%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 2%
Chesapeake Boulevard
2.11 mi · 1%
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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.4 mi
140.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Springs
01h 30m from Independent Hill
Leave By
10:58 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Independent Hill 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 Independent Hill to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Independent Hill and 93.5 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 10:58 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.14 one way or $50.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Highland Springs

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 Highland Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 10.6 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 Highland Springs.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

9 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

17 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

27 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Independent Hill and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 140.7 mi (226.43 km).

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#1 Independent Hill

Independent Hill is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.6359500, -77.4377600
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristow Road (-77.437827, 38.635861)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.19 L · about $25.14
Round trip
$50.29
12.78 gal · 48.38 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $25.14 $50.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.29 $56.59
Premium $4.84 $30.90 $61.80
Diesel $6.21 $39.66 $79.31

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Independent Hill and Chesapeake. The current time is 08:14:19.

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.