How far is Victoria, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Victoria, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.52 mi
02h 28m
Flight
108.54 mi
174.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.54 mi
Kilometers
174.68 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.52 mi
Kilometers
208.44 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM EDT
Return by in Victoria
Sun, Apr 19, 11:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Victoria
2026-04-19T06:28
Arrive Chesapeake
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Victoria
9:30 PM EDT
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
Capron
VA

Town of the United States

From Victoria
64.4 mi
01h 14m
To Chesapeake
65.1 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Victoria and Chesapeake.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on K-V Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · K-V Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 6th Avenue

    1672 ft · 53 sec · West 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    158 m · 22 sec · South Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 5th Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South Hill Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dundas Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dundas Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Dundas Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Dundas Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Danieltown Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Danieltown Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Christanna Highway

    12 mi · 18 min · Christanna Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Windsor Avenue

    2475 ft · 1 min · Windsor Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Church Street

    993 ft · 41 sec · West Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1737 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lawrenceville Plank Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lawrenceville Plank Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    876 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Governor Harrison Parkway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on West Atlantic Street

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Southampton Parkway

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Southampton Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on West Military Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Military Highway

  22. 22

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  23. 23

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

    2322 ft · 57 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    3026 ft · 43 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  25. 25

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

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

    920 ft · 23 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17: Frederick Boulevard

    1070 ft · 28 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Frederick Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Frederick Boulevard

  30. 30

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

    1964 ft · 50 sec · George Washington Highway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Elm Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Elm Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Poindexter Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Poindexter Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Victoria 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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 48%
Christanna Highway
12 mi · 9%
Governor Harrison Parkway
9.77 mi · 8%
Pleasant Shade Drive
6.38 mi · 5%
I 264 East
5.6 mi · 4%
West Atlantic Street
5.09 mi · 4%
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 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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capron
01h 14m from Victoria
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Victoria and Rain Showers Likely near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Victoria to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Capron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Victoria and 65.1 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Victoria and Rain Showers Likely near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near Capron

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Capron, 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 Capron.

RAIL

Petersburg station

62 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Newport News station

75 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

76 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
BUS

Norfolk

82 mi away
215 W York Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Victoria and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 108.54 mi (174.68 km).

Victoria

#1 Victoria

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,632
Coordinates36.9948700, -78.2272200
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-78.227333, 36.994811)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.3 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
9.14 gal · 34.6 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.24 $40.48
Premium $4.78 $21.84 $43.67
Diesel $5.62 $25.70 $51.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Victoria and Chesapeake. The current time is 06:28:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.