How far is Stafford, VA from Chesapeake, VA?
The driving distance from Stafford, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in southeastern Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stafford and Chesapeake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stafford and Chesapeake.
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Start on Courthouse Road
2382 ft · 57 sec · Courthouse Road
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Continue on Courthouse Road
1028 ft · 27 sec · Courthouse Road
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Continue on Courthouse Road
2013 ft · 43 sec · Courthouse Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Richmond
1905 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
48.6 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard
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Turn straight
41 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue
1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue
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Continue on Campostella Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road
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Turn right onto Wilson Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road
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Continue on 22nd Street
1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street
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Continue on Poindexter Street
1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn right 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 Stafford and Chesapeake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Stafford and Sunny near Chesapeake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stafford to Chesapeake?
The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.1 miles from Stafford and 83.8 miles from Chesapeake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 1:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.99 one way or $43.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stafford and Sunny near Chesapeake.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Petersburg station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stafford and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 126.94 mi (204.29 km).
#1 Stafford
Stafford is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.4220700, -77.4083200 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| 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: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.85 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $24.72 | $49.44 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $27.13 | $54.27 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $35.13 | $70.27 |
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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