How far is Salem, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salem and Chesapeake is 176.99 miles (284.84 km).

Flight distance from Salem, VA to Chesapeake, VA is 176.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Salem to Chesapeake with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salem, Virginia to Chesapeake, Virginia is: 213.28 miles (343.24 km) by car.

Driving from Salem to Chesapeake will take approximately 03 hours 44 minutes.

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#1 Salem

City in Page County, Virginia, United States

Population 25340
GPS Coordinates 38°38'39"N 78°32'52"W
Latitude 38.6442900
Longitude -78.5477900
Altitude 261
Country United States
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#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 Salem and Chesapeake

The distance between Salem and Chesapeake is 343 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 48 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 Salem and Chesapeake. The current time is 13:25:39.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 06 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 33 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 02 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 39 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.49 liters (7.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Chesapeake.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Chesapeake is $24.99 (diesel $32.3).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $24.99 $28.32 $30.98 $32.3

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 Salem and Chesapeake (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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