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Trip from Chesapeake, VA to Altavista, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 46m

Distance

207.2 mi

333 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 33m ★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Chesapeake, VA, VA

Chesapeake, VA

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town in Virginia

Altavista, VA

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Trip Overview

This 207.2-mile drive from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Altavista, Virginia, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 46 minutes. You'll navigate primarily using Poindexter Street, I-464 North, and I-265 West, with a significant portion of the journey being a turn-heavy local drive rather than interstate cruising. Budget around $33 for fuel. Given its manageable length and the nature of the route, it's a straightforward trip for a day excursion within the Southeast region. This route offers a practical journey without extensive highway time, making it a good choice for those who prefer a more connected-to-the-ground driving experience.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

103.6 miles from Chesapeake, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 460 79.8 mi 1h 51m
New Cox Road 23 mi 26m
West Colonial Trail Highway 13.1 mi 16m
Richmond Highway 10.8 mi 12m
Village Highway 10.4 mi 19m
Wards Road 9.1 mi 11m
Portsmouth Boulevard 8.2 mi 10m
East Colonial Trail 7.5 mi 11m
Longest stretch: US 460 — 79.8 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake, VA and Altavista, VA.

1

Start on D Street

412 ft · 20 sec · D Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto US 460; VA 166

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Poindexter Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 464 North
4

Merge onto I 464

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 464
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Exit 6A Toward I 264 West Toll: Downtown Tunnel, Portsmouth Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 264 West Toll: Tunnel Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 264; US 460 ALT

6.7 mi · 9 min · I 264; US 460 ALT
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 664

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 54 sec
Exit 13A-B Toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
12

Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460

2.4 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway
13

Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460

8.2 mi · 10 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Take the exit onto US 460

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 460
Toward US 460: Petersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 460

50 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 460
Toward US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Turn left onto SR 630

1.9 mi · 3 min · Rives Road
Use the left lane.
17

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 95 North
18

Merge onto I 95

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 95
19

Take the exit onto US 460

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 460
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone Use the right lane.
20

Merge onto I 85; US 460

6.0 mi · 7 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
21

Take the exit onto US 460

0.2 mi · 25 sec · US 460
Exit 61 Toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg Use the slight right lane.
22

Continue on US 460

1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street
23

Continue on US 460

23 mi · 26 min · New Cox Road
24

Continue on US 460

4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway
25

Continue on US 460

6.9 mi · 7 min · East Colonial Trail Road
26

Continue on US 460

7.5 mi · 11 min · East Colonial Trail
27

Merge onto US 360; US 460

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
28

Keep slight right at fork onto US 460

12 mi · 14 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
29

Keep slight left at fork onto US 460

29 mi · 34 min · US 460
30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 460

11 mi · 12 min · Richmond Highway
Toward US 460 West: Lynchburg
31

Turn left onto VA 24

1.2 mi · 2 min · Village Highway
32

Enter roundabout onto VA 24

112 ft · 2 sec · Village Highway
33

Continue on VA 24

9.2 mi · 17 min · Village Highway
34

Take the exit onto VA 24

4.3 mi · 7 min · VA 24
35

Turn left onto US 29

9.1 mi · 11 min · Wards Road
36

Take the exit onto US 29 BUS

0.2 mi · 31 sec · US 29 BUS
Toward US 29 Business South
37

Turn left onto US 29 BUS

2.0 mi · 3 min · Main Street
38

Turn right onto 7th Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · 7th Street
39

Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

364 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Avenue
40

Turn left onto US 29 BUS

30 ft · 1 sec · Main Street
41

Arrive at destination

US 29 BUS

Trip Plan

For this 207.2-mile trip, leaving in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow ample time for navigating the turn-heavy local roads. With a duration of 4 hours and 46 minutes, you'll likely want to plan for one stop, potentially around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel if needed, keeping in mind the estimated $33 fuel cost. Pay close attention to your GPS, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent directional changes. Staying aware of local traffic patterns will be key to a smooth 4-hour and 46-minute journey to Altavista.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103.6 miles from Chesapeake, VA, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 46 miles or 1h 7m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 103.6 miles or 2h 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altavista, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Chesapeake, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chesapeake, VA

This is one driving day of about 207.2 miles and 4h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Chesapeake, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 460 for about 79.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Kenbridge, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kenbridge, VA

104 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Waverly, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kenbridge, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.6 miles from Chesapeake, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 460 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Rinkeydink Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Petersburg, Virginia

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74

Hours: 10:30 am–8:45 pm

+18048610230

Top Coffee Stop

Rams Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Petersburg, Virginia

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18045045821

Visit website

Rinkeydink Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74

Petersburg, Virginia

Hours: 10:30 am–8:45 pm

+18048610230

NuVegan Cafe Petersburg

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74

Petersburg, Virginia

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+18045045580

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv mile 74

Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+18048949500

Visit website

Rams Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74

Petersburg, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18045045821

Visit website

Cafe Stella

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Norfolk, Virginia

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

+17576250461

Visit website

CooL BeanZ Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74

Petersburg, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18045908876

Visit website

Gather Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.8

Chesapeake, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Ordnance Cafe

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 74

Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 74

Petersburg, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 74

Disputanta, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18048634612

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Portsmouth, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Chesapeake, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 192.4

Rustburg, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

bp pulse Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 74

South Prince George, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18332778573

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Norfolk, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Norfolk, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Portsmouth, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17573938591

Visit website

Virginia Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Norfolk, Virginia

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+17574412374

Visit website

Wishing Tree

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Norfolk, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Historic Old Towne Petersburg

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 74

Petersburg, Virginia

Visit website

The Exchange Building and Petersburg Visitors Center

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 74

Petersburg, Virginia

+18048359630

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 30

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 84.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
1.8 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 264 West Toll: Downtown Tunnel, Portsmouth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6A Toward I 264 West Toll: Downtown Tunnel, Portsm...
8
9.2 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
8
10.2 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13A-B Toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suff...
8
22 mi into trip | ~31m in | US 460

Keep slight right at fork onto US 460 toward US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton...
8
84.1 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | US 460

Take the exit onto US 460 toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 61 Toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.40 one way

$64.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $35.43 $70.86
premium $4.70 $38.35 $76.70
diesel $5.61 $45.75 $91.49

Estimated Tolls: $0.42

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (6 mi) $0.42

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 62.2 0 $21.76 $9.95
Efficient EV 51.8 0 $18.13 $8.29
EV Truck/SUV 82.9 1 $29.01 $13.26

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Chesapeake, VA

Late night in Chesapeake on Sunday

Local time

12:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Altavista, VA

Late night in Altavista on Sunday

Local time

12:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

35 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 46m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Question...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 171.4
View on nps.gov
Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 85.7
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe National Monument

National Monument

Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Booker T Washington National Monument

Booker T Washington National Monument

National Monument

Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...

25 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 207.2
View on nps.gov
Colonial National Historical Park

Colonial National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour $15 near mile 42.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for much of this 207.2-mile journey, with 0% of the route being on highways. This means you'll be frequently interacting with local roads and traffic signals rather than settling into high-speed cruising. The absence of long highway stretches suggests a more varied pace, with numerous turns and potentially more interaction with community environments. While there's no specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the 'turn-heavy' profile indicates that you'll likely be making frequent adjustments to your course, keeping you engaged behind the wheel throughout the 4-hour and 46-minute duration.

49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.8 mi on US 460.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 207.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Chesapeake, VA and Altavista, VA, road signs point toward Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery, Blackstone and Lynchburg.

Albert G Horton Junior Memorial

22 mi in | ~31m | via US 460

Veterans Cemetery

22 mi in | ~31m | via US 460

Blackstone

77.4 mi in | ~1h 54m | via US 460

Lynchburg

84.1 mi in | ~2h 2m | via US 460

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 46m. Total distance: 207.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 79.8 miles on US 460. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.42 in tolls one way, starting with Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Altavista, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Petersburg National Battlefield and Fort Monroe National Monument (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Altavista, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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