Cities Near Chesapeake
Cities near Chesapeake, Virginia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Portsmouth Heights, Hampton, Virginia Beach. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Chesapeake, Virginia is Portsmouth Heights, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 18 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Heights | 5 mi / 8 km | 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hampton | 15 mi / 24 km | 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Virginia Beach | 17 mi / 27 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Suffolk | 18 mi / 29 km | 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Newport News | 21 mi / 34 km | 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Richmond | 83 mi / 133 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Greenville | 103 mi / 166 km | 2 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Rocky Mount | 104 mi / 167 km | 2 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Waldorf | 130 mi / 209 km | 3 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Dale City | 138 mi / 222 km | 3 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Chesapeake
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Portsmouth Heights, Hampton, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Newport News. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Chesapeake
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Greenville, Rocky Mount, Waldorf, Dale City. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Chesapeake include Portsmouth Heights, Hampton, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Newport News. The closest is Portsmouth Heights, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Chesapeake
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Portsmouth Heights
- → Best time to visit Hampton
- → Best time to visit Virginia Beach
- → Best time to visit Suffolk
- → Best time to visit Newport News
- → Best time to visit Richmond
- → Best time to visit Greenville
- → Best time to visit Rocky Mount
- → Best time to visit Waldorf
- → Best time to visit Dale City