How far is Kings Park West, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Kings Park West, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
194.91 mi
03h 25m
Flight
148.7 mi
239.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.7 mi
Kilometers
239.31 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.91 mi
Kilometers
313.68 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Thu, Oct 15, 10:56 PM EDT
Return by in Kings Park West
Fri, Oct 16, 2:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kings Park West
2026-10-15T19:31
Arrive Chesapeake
Thu, Oct 15, 10:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kings Park West
9:00 PM EDT
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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Kings Park West
93.8 mi
01h 42m
To Chesapeake
101.2 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kings Park West and Chesapeake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kings Park West and Chesapeake.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    143 m · 36 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Commonwealth Boulevard

    1698 ft · 56 sec · Commonwealth Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Roberts Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Roberts Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Roberts Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Roberts Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fairfax County Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lee Chapel Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lee Chapel Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Ox Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  17. 17

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  18. 18

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  19. 19

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

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    41 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue

    1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Campostella Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Wilson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road

  28. 28

    Continue on 22nd Street

    1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Poindexter Street

    1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kings Park West 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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.9 mi · 38%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 35%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi · 3%
Ox Road
4.87 mi · 2%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 2%
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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
148.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 42m from Kings Park West
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kings Park West and Cloudy near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kings Park West to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Kings Park West and 101.2 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.47 one way or $56.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kings Park West and Cloudy near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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 Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.6 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 6.3 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 6.2 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 6.2 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 Mechanicsville.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kings Park West and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 148.7 mi (239.31 km).

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#1 Kings Park West

This Fairfax County community is situated in Northern Virginia, approximately 20 miles west of Washington, D.

Population0
Coordinates38.8144300, -77.2958200
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.29648, 38.814174)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.04 L · about $28.47
Round trip
$56.94
13.76 gal · 52.08 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $28.47 $56.94
Mid-grade $4.63 $31.87 $63.74
Premium $5.01 $34.49 $68.98
Diesel $6.21 $42.74 $85.48

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kings Park West and Chesapeake. The current time is 19:31:12.

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.