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OttawaChesapeake

Ottawa to Chesapeake by bus

Chesapeake lies 957 km (594 mi) south of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 17 h 25 min including stops, over roughly 1,167 km (725 mi) of road.

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OttawaChesapeake
CountryCanadaUnited States
Population1 million235,429
Elevation71 m (233 ft)9 m (30 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/Toronto)UTC-4 (America/New_York)

What changes when you arrive in Chesapeake

Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.

Where to book buses from Ottawa to Chesapeake

BusbudIntercity coach tickets in North America, Europe and Latin America, including the regional Canadian carriers that sell nowhere else together.Find bus routes on Busbud (opens www.busbud.com in a new tab)
FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Chesapeake

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Common questions

How far is Chesapeake from Ottawa?

957 km (594 mi) in a straight line, south of Ottawa; by road roughly 1,167 km (725 mi).

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Chesapeake by bus?

About 17 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Chesapeake?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Chesapeake?

The Dollar (USD).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.