Distance from Manhattan to Chesapeake by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Manhattan (NY) to Chesapeake (VA) is 297 miles or 478 kilometers or 258 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Manhattan to Chesapeake is 353 miles (569 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 56 miles or 91 km.

Flight distance from Manhattan, NY to Chesapeake, VA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Manhattan and Chesapeake is 297 miles or 478 km.
The nearest airport to Manhattan, is La Guardia Airport (LGA) and the nearest airport to Chesapeake, is Richmond International Airport (RIC).

What is the average flight time from Manhattan to Chesapeake?

Flight time from Manhattan, NY to Chesapeake, VA is 0 hours 40 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Manhattan to Chesapeake Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Manhattan, NY and Chesapeake, VA
This map shows the distance from Manhattan, NY, Usa to Chesapeake, VA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Manhattan, New York to Chesapeake, Virginia is displayed below.

Driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Chesapeake, VA

The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Chesapeake, Virginia is 353 miles or 569 km.
The total driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Chesapeake, VA is 353 miles or 569 kilometers. Your trip begins in Manhattan, New York. It ends in Chesapeake, Virginia.
The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Chesapeake, Virginia is approximately 353 miles (569 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 7 to 8 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Manhattan, NY to Chesapeake, VA

How long is the drive from Manhattan, NY to Chesapeake, VA?
The total driving time is 7 hours, 44 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Manhattan to Chesapeake take?
Manhattan and Chesapeake are 7 hours 44 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Manhattan and Chesapeake

Time difference between Manhattan (NY) and Chesapeake (VA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in ManhattanCurrent local time in Chesapeake
2025-12-19, 03:48:15 EST2025-12-19, 03:48:15 EST
How Far is it Between Manhattan New York, USA and Chesapeake Virginia, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Manhattan, NY and Chesapeake, VA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 353 mi 569 km 306.55 nmi
Straight line distance 297 mi 478 km 258 nmi
Difference 56 mi 91 km 48 nmi

Manhattan Details

Manhattan is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 43' 42'' Longitude: W 73° 59' 39''
Latitude40.72833
Longitude-73.99417
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Manhattan

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Chesapeake Details

Chesapeake is located in Virginia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 36° 49' 8.5'' Longitude: W 76° 16' 29.8''
Latitude36.81904
Longitude-76.27494
StateVirginia
Nearest airports to Chesapeake

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Manhattan, NY and Chesapeake, VA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 11 hours 51 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 8 hours 53 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 7 hours 54 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 7 hours 6 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 6 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 5 hours 55 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 5 hours 28 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 5 hours 4 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 4 hours 44 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 4 hours 26 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 4 hours 11 minutes