How far is Franklin, VA from Chesapeake, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Franklin and Chesapeake is 145.9 miles (234.81 km).

Flight distance from Franklin, VA to Chesapeake, VA is 145.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Franklin to Chesapeake with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Franklin, Virginia to Chesapeake, Virginia is: 164.26 miles (264.35 km) by car.

Driving from Franklin to Chesapeake will take approximately 02 hours 39 minutes.

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#1 Franklin

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population 7833
GPS Coordinates 38°2'35"N 78°26'31"W
Latitude 38.0431900
Longitude -78.4419500
Altitude 120
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 Franklin and Chesapeake

The distance between Franklin and Chesapeake is 264 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 56 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 Franklin and Chesapeake. The current time is 14:44:48.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 02 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.94 liters (5.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Franklin and Chesapeake.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Franklin to Chesapeake is $19.24 (diesel $24.88).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $19.24 $21.81 $23.86 $24.88

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Franklin 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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