How far is Petersburg, VA from Chesapeake, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Petersburg and Chesapeake is 173.97 miles (279.97 km).
Flight distance from Petersburg, VA to Chesapeake, VA is 173.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Petersburg to Chesapeake with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Petersburg, Virginia to Chesapeake, Virginia is: 206.16 miles (331.79 km) by car.
Driving from Petersburg to Chesapeake will take approximately 03 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Petersburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 30446 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°54'33"N 78°3'12"W |
| Latitude | 38.9092800 |
| Longitude | -78.0533300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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 Petersburg and Chesapeake
The distance between Petersburg and Chesapeake is 332 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 41 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 Petersburg and Chesapeake. The current time is 05:12:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 52 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 09 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.54 liters (7.27 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petersburg and Chesapeake.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petersburg to Chesapeake is $24.15 (diesel $31.22).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $24.15 | $27.38 | $29.94 | $31.22 |
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 Petersburg and Chesapeake (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
