How far is Kilmarnock, VA from Chesapeake, VA?
The driving distance from Kilmarnock, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kilmarnock and Chesapeake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kilmarnock and Chesapeake.
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Start on Waverly Avenue
38 m · 11 sec · Waverly Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Mary Ball Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Mary Ball Road
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Continue on Rappahannock Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Rappahannock Drive
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Continue on Mary Ball Road
7 mi · 11 min · Mary Ball Road
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Turn left onto General Puller Highway
8 mi · 11 min · General Puller Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buckley Hall Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Buckley Hall Road
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Turn left onto Windsor Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Windsor Road
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Turn right onto John Clayton Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · John Clayton Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 16 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Continue on Coleman Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Coleman Bridge
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Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 17 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
1821 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard
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Turn straight
41 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue
1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue
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Continue on Campostella Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road
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Turn right onto Wilson Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road
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Continue on 22nd Street
1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street
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Continue on Poindexter Street
1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn right 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 Kilmarnock 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.
George Washington Memorial Highway
Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Kilmarnock and Sunny near Chesapeake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kilmarnock to Chesapeake?
The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gloucester Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Kilmarnock and 38.2 miles from Chesapeake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kilmarnock and Sunny near Chesapeake.
Stop Ideas Near Gloucester Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Oxford Run Trail
James City County
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gloucester Point.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Norfolk
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kilmarnock and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 61.86 mi (99.55 km).
#1 Kilmarnock
Town in the United States
| Population | 1,400 |
| Coordinates | 37.7104100, -76.3796700 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.45 | $24.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.43 | $26.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
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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