How far is New Baltimore, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from New Baltimore, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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
193.6 mi
03h 16m
Flight
156.26 mi
251.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.26 mi
Kilometers
251.47 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.6 mi
Kilometers
311.57 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Fri, Nov 6, 5:24 PM EST
Return by in New Baltimore
Fri, Nov 6, 8:41 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Baltimore
2026-11-06T14:08
Arrive Chesapeake
Fri, Nov 6, 5:24 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Baltimore
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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From New Baltimore
93.7 mi
01h 38m
To Chesapeake
99.9 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 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 New Baltimore and Chesapeake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Baltimore and Chesapeake.

  1. 1

    Start on Mason Lane

    6 m · 1 sec · Mason Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Alexandria Turnpike

    1.1 km · 2 min · Old Alexandria Turnpike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lee Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Lee Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 29 South

    2786 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Eastern Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South

    26.8 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

    47.9 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  14. 14

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  15. 15

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  16. 16

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

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    41 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue

    1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Campostella Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wilson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road

  25. 25

    Continue on 22nd Street

    1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Poindexter Street

    1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Baltimore 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 35%
I 95 South
47.9 mi · 25%
US 17 South
26.8 mi · 14%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi · 4%
James Madison Highway
5.11 mi · 3%
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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
156.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 38m from New Baltimore
Leave By
10:26 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving New Baltimore 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 New Baltimore to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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 93.7 miles from New Baltimore and 99.9 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 10:26 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.75 one way or $53.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around New Baltimore and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 New Baltimore and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 156.26 mi (251.47 km).

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#1 New Baltimore

New Baltimore is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7673400, -77.7283300
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Mason Lane (-77.728398, 38.767327)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.86 L · about $26.75
Round trip
$53.51
13.66 gal · 51.72 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $26.75 $53.51
Mid-grade $4.41 $30.15 $60.30
Premium $4.82 $32.93 $65.85
Diesel $6.20 $42.32 $84.64

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 New Baltimore and Chesapeake. The current time is 14:08:05.

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.