How far is King George, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from King George, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (180 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.76 mi
02h 37m
Flight
111.83 mi
179.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.83 mi
Kilometers
179.98 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.76 mi
Kilometers
223.31 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Fri, Nov 6, 9:33 PM EST
Return by in King George
Sat, Nov 7, 12:10 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave King George
2026-11-06T18:55
Arrive Chesapeake
Fri, Nov 6, 9:33 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in King George
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Windsor
VA

Town in southeastern Virginia, United States

From King George
75.6 mi
01h 18m
To Chesapeake
63.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW
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 King George and Chesapeake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between King George and Chesapeake.

  1. 1

    Start on Kings Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Kings Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto James Madison Parkway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · James Madison Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on James Madison Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · James Madison Memorial Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on A.P. Hill Boulevard

    11.3 mi · 15 min · A.P. Hill Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Broaddus Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broaddus Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Rogers Clark Boulevard

    2727 ft · 56 sec · Rogers Clark Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bowling Green Bypass

    716 ft · 11 sec · Bowling Green Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Rogers Clark Boulevard

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Rogers Clark Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  17. 17

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  18. 18

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

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    41 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue

    1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Campostella Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Wilson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road

  27. 27

    Continue on 22nd Street

    1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Poindexter Street

    1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between King George 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 49%
I 95 South
19 mi · 14%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 9%
A.P. Hill Boulevard
11.3 mi · 8%
Rogers Clark Boulevard
10.3 mi · 7%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi · 5%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 18m from King George
Leave By
1:16 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving King George 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 King George to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from King George and 63.1 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (180 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around King George and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

27 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

37 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between King George and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 111.83 mi (179.98 km).

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#1 King George

King George is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.2681800, -77.1844200
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: VA 3 (-77.184237, 38.268407)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.53 L · about $19.19
Round trip
$38.39
9.8 gal · 37.06 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $19.19 $38.39
Mid-grade $4.41 $21.63 $43.26
Premium $4.82 $23.62 $47.25
Diesel $6.20 $30.36 $60.72

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 King George and Chesapeake. The current time is 18:55:56.

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.