How far is Fairfax, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Fairfax and Chesapeake is 150.95 miles (242.93 km).

Flight distance from Fairfax, VA to Chesapeake, VA is 150.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Fairfax to Chesapeake with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Fairfax, Virginia to Chesapeake, Virginia is: 188.46 miles (303.29 km) by car.

Driving from Fairfax to Chesapeake will take approximately 03 hours 10 minutes.

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#1 Fairfax

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population 23429
GPS Coordinates 38°50'46"N 77°18'23"W
Latitude 38.8462200
Longitude -77.3063700
Altitude 131
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Fairfax and Chesapeake

The distance between Fairfax and Chesapeake is 303 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 22 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 Fairfax and Chesapeake. The current time is 16:12:14.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 16 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 42 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 46 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 08 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 41 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 30 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 21 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.17 liters (6.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairfax and Chesapeake.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairfax to Chesapeake is $22.08 (diesel $28.54).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $22.08 $25.02 $27.37 $28.54

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 November 02, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fairfax and Chesapeake (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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