How far is Pembroke, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Pembroke, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 301 miles (484.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243 miles (391.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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
300.98 mi
05h 18m
Flight
243.04 mi
391.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.04 mi
Kilometers
391.13 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.98 mi
Kilometers
484.38 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Thu, Apr 30, 10:01 PM EDT
Return by in Pembroke
Fri, May 1, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke
2026-04-30T16:43
Arrive Chesapeake
Thu, Apr 30, 10:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke
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
Franklin
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Pembroke
160.7 mi
02h 39m
To Chesapeake
140.2 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke and Chesapeake.

  1. 1

    Start on Cascade Drive

    128 m · 19 sec · Cascade Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Virginia Avenue

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Virginia Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Pandapas Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Coal Bank Hollow Road

    119 m · 8 sec · Coal Bank Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Coal Bank Hollow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Tabor Road

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Newport Road

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Catawba Valley Drive

    9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Electric Road

    50 m · 3 sec · North Electric Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North Electric Road

    3065 ft · 1 min · North Electric Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1497 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    79.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  19. 19

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  20. 20

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  21. 21

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

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    41 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue

    1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Campostella Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Wilson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road

  30. 30

    Continue on 22nd Street

    1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Poindexter Street

    1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke and Chesapeake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
158 mi · 53%
North Electric Road
80.4 mi · 27%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 8%
Virginia Avenue
10.3 mi · 3%
Mount Tabor Road
9.06 mi · 3%
Catawba Valley Drive
9.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

90 mi · 01h 38m

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
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58 mi
243 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
02h 39m from Pembroke
Leave By
6:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pembroke and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 301 miles (484.4 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.7 miles from Pembroke and 140.2 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 243 miles (391.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 6:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.07 one way or $84.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pembroke and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Franklin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

5 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

56 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

62 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

90 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 243.04 mi (391.13 km).

Pembroke

#1 Pembroke

Town of Virginia United States

Population1,077
Coordinates37.3195700, -80.6389500
Altitude504
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Cascade Drive (-80.638871, 37.319581)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.62 gal
40.2 L · about $42.07
Round trip
$84.13
21.24 gal · 80.4 L
Estimated CO2
94.4 kg one way
Round trip: 188.8 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $42.07 $84.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $47.04 $94.07
Premium $4.78 $50.74 $101.48
Diesel $5.62 $59.73 $119.45

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke and Chesapeake. The current time is 16:43:14.

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.