How far is Waverly, VA from Chesapeake, VA?
The driving distance from Waverly, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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 01h 05m.
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.
The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waverly and Chesapeake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waverly and Chesapeake.
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Start on West Main Street
740 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South County Drive
1.2 km · 59 sec · South County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on North County Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · North County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
2 mi · 3 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on Mahone Highway
620 ft · 10 sec · Mahone Highway
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Continue on General Mahone Boulevard
8.4 mi · 12 min · General Mahone Boulevard
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Continue on Windsor Boulevard
9.9 mi · 15 min · Windsor Boulevard
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Continue on Pruden Boulevard
5.1 mi · 9 min · Pruden Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward US 58 West, US 460 East: Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach
10.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
2322 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
3026 ft · 43 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 164 West, US 17: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk, Frederick Boulevard
920 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17: Frederick Boulevard
1070 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Frederick Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Frederick Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto George Washington Highway
1964 ft · 50 sec · George Washington Highway
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Turn right onto Elm Avenue
1.3 km · 1 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 Waverly 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.
US 58 West
Take the exit straight toward US 58 West, US 460 East: Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach
10.5 mi · 00h 13m
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 Waverly and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waverly to Chesapeake?
The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Suffolk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Waverly and 28.9 miles from Chesapeake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.79 one way or $15.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waverly and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake.
Stop Ideas Near Suffolk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Suffolk City Social Services
Suffolk City Hall
Franklin Utilities
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Suffolk.
Norfolk
Newport News station
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 47.72 mi (76.8 km).
#1 Waverly
Waverly is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0359800, -77.0952400 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $8.78 | $17.57 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $9.59 | $19.19 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $12.33 | $24.66 |
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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