How far is Amherst, VA from Chesapeake, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Amherst and Chesapeake is 161.7 miles (260.23 km).
Flight distance from Amherst, VA to Chesapeake, VA is 161.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Amherst to Chesapeake with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Amherst, Virginia to Chesapeake, Virginia is: 191.98 miles (308.97 km) by car.
Driving from Amherst to Chesapeake will take approximately 03 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Amherst
Town in Virginia, USA
| Population | 2182 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°35'7"N 79°3'5"W |
| Latitude | 37.5851400 |
| Longitude | -79.0514100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesapeake
The second most populous city in Virginia. It is located on the Chesapeake Bay in southeastern Virginia. Chesapeake is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterfowl Museum.
| Population | 247011 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°49'9"N 76°16'30"W |
| Latitude | 36.8190400 |
| Longitude | -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Chesapeake: D Street (-76.275044,36.81897)
Estimated Travel Time Between Amherst and Chesapeake
The distance between Amherst and Chesapeake is 309 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 25 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Amherst and Chesapeake. The current time is 04:13:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.64 liters (6.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Amherst and Chesapeake.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Amherst to Chesapeake is $22.49 (diesel $29.08).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $22.49 | $25.49 | $27.88 | $29.08 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Amherst and Chesapeake (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
