How far is Short Pump, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Short Pump, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.13 mi
01h 56m
Flight
93.34 mi
150.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.34 mi
Kilometers
150.22 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.13 mi
Kilometers
188.51 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Sun, Nov 8, 3:32 PM EST
Return by in Short Pump
Sun, Nov 8, 5:29 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Short Pump
2026-11-08T13:35
Arrive Chesapeake
Sun, Nov 8, 3:32 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Short Pump
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Williamsburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Short Pump
54.2 mi
00h 58m
To Chesapeake
62.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
1 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Short Pump and Chesapeake.

  1. 1

    Start on Pump Road

    588 ft · 20 sec · Pump Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pump Road

    1003 ft · 34 sec · Pump Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Broad Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond

    2286 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk

    78.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  8. 8

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  9. 9

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  10. 10

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

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    41 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue

    1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Campostella Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wilson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road

  19. 19

    Continue on 22nd Street

    1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Poindexter Street

    1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Short Pump 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
89.9 mi · 77%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 3%
Chesapeake Boulevard
2.11 mi · 2%
Ballentine Boulevard
1.07 mi · 1%
East Princess Anne Road
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk

78.1 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
93.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
00h 58m from Short Pump
Leave By
2:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Short Pump and Sunny near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Short Pump to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Short Pump and 62.9 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.99 one way or $31.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Short Pump and Sunny near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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 Williamsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.6 mi away

James City County

Williamsburg
County government office,Service establishment
James City County Government Center
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

James City County Government Center

Williamsburg , VA
101 Mounts Bay Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Municipal administration office,Economic development agency,Local government office,County government office,Municipal Department Communication,Municipal Department Finance,Municipal Department of Tourism
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

1 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

36 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

59 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

64 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Short Pump and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 93.34 mi (150.22 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Short Pump

Short Pump is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6504200, -77.6124900
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Pump Road (-77.612545, 37.650445)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.65 L · about $15.99
Round trip
$31.98
8.26 gal · 31.3 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $15.99 $31.98
Mid-grade $4.37 $18.04 $36.07
Premium $4.78 $19.75 $39.49
Diesel $6.17 $25.47 $50.94

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Short Pump and Chesapeake. The current time is 13:35:57.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.