How far is Union Hall, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Union Hall, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189 miles (304.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
240.21 mi
04h 14m
Flight
188.94 mi
304.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.94 mi
Kilometers
304.07 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.21 mi
Kilometers
386.58 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Union Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union Hall
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Chesapeake
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union Hall
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
La Crosse
VA

Town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia

From Union Hall
114.8 mi
02h 07m
To Chesapeake
125.4 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Union Hall and Chesapeake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union Hall and Chesapeake.

  1. 1

    Start on Kemp Ford Road

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Kemp Ford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Franklin Turnpike

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Old Franklin Turnpike

  3. 3

    Continue on West Gretna Road

    13.5 mi · 18 min · West Gretna Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 29 South

    1412 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto US 29 South

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 57

    725 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Halifax Road

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Halifax Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Chatham Road

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Chatham Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Mountain Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Mountain Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2011 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Halifax Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Halifax Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Halifax Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Halifax Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hodges Street

    2877 ft · 1 min · Hodges Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto John Randolph Boulevard

    2085 ft · 40 sec · John Randolph Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on James D Hagood Highway

    1572 ft · 32 sec · James D Hagood Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on John Randolph Boulevard

    2202 ft · 44 sec · John Randolph Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bill Tuck Highway

    18.1 mi · 23 min · Bill Tuck Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Clarksville Bypass

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass

    19.2 mi · 25 min · Clarksville Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 1

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 1

  22. 22

    Continue on South Hill Bypass

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on East Atlantic Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 58

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

  25. 25

    Continue on Piney Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway

    22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on West Atlantic Street

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Southampton Parkway

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Southampton Parkway

  30. 30

    Continue on West Military Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Military Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.2 km · 2 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    2322 ft · 57 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    3026 ft · 43 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk

    1.2 km · 1 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 164 West, US 17: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk, Frederick Boulevard

    920 ft · 23 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17: Frederick Boulevard

    1070 ft · 28 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Frederick Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Frederick Boulevard

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn left onto George Washington Highway

    1964 ft · 50 sec · George Washington Highway

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Elm Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Elm Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

  42. 42

    Turn straight onto Poindexter Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Poindexter Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union Hall 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
44 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 26%
Clarksville Bypass
22.9 mi · 10%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 9%
Bill Tuck Highway
18.1 mi · 8%
Halifax Road
16.4 mi · 7%
West Gretna Road
13.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southampton Parkway

Continue on Southampton Parkway

62.1 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
189 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Crosse
02h 07m from Union Hall
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union Hall 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 Union Hall to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km) and usually takes 04h 14m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

La Crosse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Union Hall and 125.4 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 189 miles (304.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.59 one way or $67.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union Hall and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near La Crosse

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Crosse, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Crosse.

RAIL

Petersburg station

85 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

89 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Durham

107 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Wilson

110 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union Hall and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 188.94 mi (304.07 km).

Union Hall

#1 Union Hall

Census designated place

Population1,138
Coordinates37.0187500, -79.6864200
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Kemp Ford Road (-79.684659, 37.019472)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.48 gal
32.09 L · about $33.59
Round trip
$67.18
16.96 gal · 64.18 L
Estimated CO2
75.4 kg one way
Round trip: 150.7 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.59 $67.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.56 $75.12
Premium $4.78 $40.52 $81.03
Diesel $5.62 $47.69 $95.38

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Union Hall and Chesapeake. The current time is 21:14:23.

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