How far is Roanoke, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Roanoke and Chesapeake is 204.58 miles (329.24 km).

Flight distance from Roanoke, VA to Chesapeake, VA is 204.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Roanoke to Chesapeake with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Roanoke, Virginia to Chesapeake, Virginia is: 243.17 miles (391.34 km) by car.

Driving from Roanoke to Chesapeake will take approximately 04 hours 25 minutes.

Chesapeake image
#1 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia. It is located on the Roanoke River in southwestern Virginia. Roanoke is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Roanoke Museum of Art and the Taubman Museum of Art.

Population 99058
GPS Coordinates 37°16'15"N 79°56'29"W
Latitude 37.2709700
Longitude -79.9414300
Altitude 285
Country United States
Chesapeake image
#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia. It is located on the Chesapeake Bay in southeastern Virginia. Chesapeake is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterfowl Museum.

Population 247011
GPS Coordinates 36°49'9"N 76°16'30"W
Latitude 36.8190400
Longitude -76.2749400
Altitude 3
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Roanoke and Chesapeake

The distance between Roanoke and Chesapeake is 391 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 20 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Chesapeake. The current time is 19:44:35.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 06 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 04 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 51 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 03 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 02 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.48 liters (8.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Roanoke and Chesapeake.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Roanoke to Chesapeake is $28.49 (diesel $36.83).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $28.49 $32.29 $35.32 $36.83

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Roanoke and Chesapeake (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

Chesapeake image

Driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Roanoke 244.09 miles (393 km)

Chesapeake image

Driving distance from Arlington, VA to Roanoke 235.45 miles (379 km)

Driving distance from Ashburn, VA to Roanoke 222.26 miles (358 km)

Driving distance from Burke, VA to Roanoke 229.03 miles (369 km)

Chesapeake image

Driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Roanoke 121.08 miles (195 km)

Chesapeake image

Driving distance from Danville, VA to Roanoke 86.79 miles (140 km)

Chesapeake image

Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Roanoke 265.34 miles (427 km)

Chesapeake image

Driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Roanoke 110.77 miles (178 km)

Chesapeake image

Driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Roanoke 212.87 miles (343 km)

Chesapeake image

Driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Roanoke 56.88 miles (92 km)

Gas Cost Calculator