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

The driving distance from New Market, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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
188.73 mi
03h 17m
Flight
152.63 mi
245.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.63 mi
Kilometers
245.64 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.73 mi
Kilometers
303.73 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Sat, Apr 18, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in New Market
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Market
2026-04-18T05:01
Arrive Chesapeake
Sat, Apr 18, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Market
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 New Market
94.9 mi
01h 38m
To Chesapeake
93.8 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Market and Chesapeake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sudley Road

    7 m · 8 sec · Sudley Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Sudley Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sudley Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sudley Manor Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Sudley Manor Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Prince William Parkway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Prince William Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    13.6 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2284 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    48.6 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 Market 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dumfries Road
80.8 mi · 43%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 36%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi · 4%
Prince William Parkway
5.86 mi · 3%
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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
152.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 38m from New Market
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Market and Sunny near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Market to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 94.9 miles from New Market and 93.8 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.38 one way or $52.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Market and Sunny 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 8 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 7 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 6.9 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 6.9 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 Market and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 152.63 mi (245.64 km).

New Market

#1 New Market

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population2,268
Coordinates38.7978900, -77.5180500
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Sudley Road (-77.518064, 38.797869)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.21 L · about $26.38
Round trip
$52.76
13.32 gal · 50.42 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.38 $52.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.50 $58.99
Premium $4.78 $31.82 $63.64
Diesel $5.62 $37.46 $74.91

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Market and Chesapeake. The current time is 05:01:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.