How far is Norfolk, VA from Chesapeake, VA?
The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2 miles (3.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 05m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Chesapeake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Chesapeake.
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Start on East City Hall Avenue
37 m · 3 sec · East City Hall Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 460 West, I 264 Toll West, I 464: Portsmouth
918 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
2156 ft · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 464 South: Chesapeake
78 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Berkley Avenue
2337 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto West Berkley Avenue
666 ft · 35 sec · West Berkley Avenue
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Turn right
67 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Poindexter Street
962 ft · 20 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 Norfolk and Chesapeake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Liberty Street
Turn left onto West Liberty Street
1.16 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Norfolk and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Norfolk to Chesapeake?
The road trip is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and usually takes 00h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Portsmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Norfolk and 2.1 miles from Chesapeake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2 miles (3.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.48 one way or $0.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Norfolk and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Chesapeake.
Stop Ideas Near Portsmouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portsmouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 2 mi (3.22 km).
#1 Norfolk
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 242,803 |
| Coordinates | 36.8468100, -76.2852200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $0.48 | $0.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.53 | $1.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.57 | $1.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.67 | $1.35 |
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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