How far is Weyers Cave, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

The driving distance from Weyers Cave, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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
220.15 mi
03h 28m
Flight
176.59 mi
284.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.59 mi
Kilometers
284.2 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.15 mi
Kilometers
354.29 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Fri, Apr 17, 10:20 AM EDT
Return by in Weyers Cave
Fri, Apr 17, 1:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weyers Cave
2026-04-17T06:52
Arrive Chesapeake
Fri, Apr 17, 10:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weyers Cave
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wyndham
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Weyers Cave
107.2 mi
01h 44m
To Chesapeake
112.9 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weyers Cave and Chesapeake.

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Road

    57 m · 13 sec · Depot Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Houff Road

    1618 ft · 1 min · Houff Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Weyers Cave Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Weyers Cave Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond

    1 km · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    89.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  13. 13

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  14. 14

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    41 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue

    1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Campostella Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wilson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road

  24. 24

    Continue on 22nd Street

    1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Poindexter Street

    1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto D Street

    126 m · 18 sec · D Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weyers Cave 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
158 mi · 72%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 10%
Weyers Cave Road
14.2 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi · 3%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 2%
Chesapeake Boulevard
2.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight right

89.6 mi · 01h 38m

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
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
176.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyndham
01h 44m from Weyers Cave
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Weyers Cave and Sunny near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weyers Cave to Chesapeake?

The road trip is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Wyndham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from Weyers Cave and 112.9 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.78 one way or $61.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Weyers Cave and Sunny near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near Wyndham

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wyndham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 9.7 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wyndham.

RAIL

Ashland

13 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

14 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

24 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

53 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weyers Cave and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 176.59 mi (284.2 km).

Weyers Cave

#1 Weyers Cave

Census designated place

Population2,473
Coordinates38.2884600, -78.9130800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Road (-78.913146, 38.288497)
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.77 gal
29.41 L · about $30.78
Round trip
$61.55
15.54 gal · 58.82 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.78 $61.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.41 $68.83
Premium $4.78 $37.13 $74.25
Diesel $5.62 $43.70 $87.40

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Weyers Cave and Chesapeake. The current time is 06:52:04.

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.