How far is North Springfield, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from North Springfield, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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
195.18 mi
03h 23m
Flight
146.25 mi
235.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.25 mi
Kilometers
235.37 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.18 mi
Kilometers
314.11 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Sat, Apr 18, 8:23 AM EDT
Return by in North Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 11:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Springfield
2026-04-18T05:00
Arrive Chesapeake
Sat, Apr 18, 8:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Springfield
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 North Springfield
94.8 mi
01h 41m
To Chesapeake
100.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 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 North Springfield and Chesapeake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Springfield and Chesapeake.

  1. 1

    Start on Heming Avenue

    2625 ft · 1 min · Heming Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Braddock Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Braddock Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria

    2918 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond

    2615 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franconia

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Richmond

    2034 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    35.7 mi · 42 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  15. 15

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  16. 16

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  17. 17

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

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    41 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue

    1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Campostella Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Wilson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road

  26. 26

    Continue on 22nd Street

    1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Poindexter Street

    1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Springfield 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
84.3 mi · 43%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 35%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi · 3%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 2%
Chesapeake Boulevard
2.11 mi · 1%
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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
146.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 41m from North Springfield
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Springfield and Sunny near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Springfield to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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 94.8 miles from North Springfield and 100.4 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.29 one way or $54.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Springfield 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 7.9 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 6.9 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 6.8 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 6.8 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 North Springfield and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 146.25 mi (235.37 km).

North Springfield

#1 North Springfield

Census designated place

Population7,274
Coordinates38.8042800, -77.2047000
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Heming Avenue (-77.204838, 38.804308)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.07 L · about $27.29
Round trip
$54.58
13.78 gal · 52.14 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.29 $54.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.52 $61.03
Premium $4.78 $32.92 $65.84
Diesel $5.62 $38.75 $77.50

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 North Springfield and Chesapeake. The current time is 05:00:01.

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.