Distance from Portsmouth, Virginia to Chesapeake, Virginia

Portsmouth Chesapeake
Total Distance
16 mi
(25.7 km)
Travel Time
20 minutes

The driving distance from Portsmouth, Virginia to Chesapeake, Virginia is 16 mi (25.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 2.9 mi (4.7 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 20 minutes

We found 2 routes between Portsmouth and Chesapeake.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest Tolls
I-464 S
10 mi
16.1 km
15 minutes
I-264 W and I-64 W
16 mi
25.7 km
20 minutes

Route Directions

Get on I-264 W from Crawford St and Bart St
0.8 mi
2 min
Follow I-264 W and I-64 W to VA-190 W/Great Bridge Blvd in Chesapeake. Take exit 292 from I-64 W
13.8 mi
13 min
Continue on VA-190 W/Great Bridge Blvd. Drive to Private 7 Rd
1.4 mi
3 min

Route Directions

Take Crawford St and Pavilion Dr to I-264 E
0.8 mi
3 min
Drive from I-464 S to Chesapeake. Take exit 15B from VA-168 S
7.6 mi
8 min
Continue on Great Bridge Blvd. Drive to Private 7 Rd
1.6 mi
4 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Portsmouth, Virginia to Chesapeake, Virginia covers 10 miles (16 km) in a south direction. This secondary roads, short route typically takes 15 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (10-16 miles / 16-26 km). The primary route shown here saves 5 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. During night weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 37 mph (60 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Portsmouth

Starting Point

Washington Point, Virginia

7 mi to destination

1 mi
Prentiss Park, Virginia

Traveled 2 mi from origin

1 mi
Gosport, Virginia

Traveled 3 mi from origin

1 mi
Deep Creek, Virginia

Traveled 7 mi from origin

2 mi
Chesapeake

Destination