How far is Smithfield, VA from Chesapeake, VA?
The driving distance from Smithfield, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smithfield and Chesapeake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield and Chesapeake.
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Start on North Church Street
8 m · 8 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
713 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carrollton Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
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Continue on Bridge Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Freeway
7.4 mi · 10 min · Western Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Freeway
1.1 km · 46 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 141 South: Downtown Portsmouth
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto London Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · London Boulevard
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Turn right onto Elm Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Elm Avenue
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Continue on South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
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Turn straight onto Poindexter Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Poindexter Street
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Turn left onto D Street
126 m · 18 sec · D Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · D Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithfield and Chesapeake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Western Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Western Freeway
7.45 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Smithfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesapeake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smithfield to Chesapeake?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Portsmouth Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Smithfield and 15.8 miles from Chesapeake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Smithfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesapeake.
Stop Ideas Near Portsmouth Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chartreuse Bistro
City Hall Parking
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portsmouth Heights.
Norfolk
Newport News station
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Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 22.69 mi (36.51 km).
#1 Smithfield
Town in Virginia
| Population | 8,615 |
| Coordinates | 36.9823700, -76.6310700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesapeake
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 247,011 |
| Coordinates | 36.8190400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.32 | $8.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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