Origin
Chesapeake, VA
Late night in Chesapeake on Tuesday
Local time
4:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesapeake, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesapeake, VA
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Virginia Beach, VA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, this 19.1-mile trip is an efficient way to traverse the Southeast region of Virginia. Expect a brief 28-minute drive that serves perfectly as a one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily utilize the Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway, supplemented by Campostella Road and Wilson Road to reach your destination. Budgeting about $3 for fuel makes this a highly economical commute for anyone moving between these two cities. Because the route is so short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever you are ready. It is a straightforward, practical link between the two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway | 15.9 mi | 21m |
| Campostella Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wilson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 21st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 22nd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Arctic Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Poindexter Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 25th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
— 15.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.
1
Start on D Street
412 ft
·
22 sec
·
D Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Poindexter Street
3
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
22nd Street
4
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Campostella Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 264 East: Virginia Beach
7
Merge onto I 264
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
8
Continue on 21st Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
21st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Arctic Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto 25th Street
454 ft
·
12 sec
·
25th Street
11
Arrive at destination
25th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 460; VA 166 / Poindexter Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 460; VA 166 / Poindexter Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 264 East: Virginia Beach
Navigation decision point
Toward I 264 East: Virginia Beach
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 264 / Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
Merge onto I 264 / Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
18.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Arctic Avenue
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
19 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
25th Street
Turn right onto 25th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.99 one way
$5.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Virginia Beach, VA
Late night in Virginia Beach on Tuesday
Local time
4:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 15.9 miles along the Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway. While the transition from local streets like Campostella Road into the expressway provides a change in pace, the overall character of the drive is functional and direct. You won't encounter a monotonous long-haul grind here, but rather a swift connection that prioritizes speed over winding backroads. Keep your eyes on the road as you transition between the expressway and local thoroughfares to ensure you stay on course.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway and Campostella Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 460; VA 166 / Poindexter Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 460; VA 166 / Poindexter Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 264 / Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
About the Cities
Starting in Chesapeake, VA
Full guide →Chesapeake is a town of 245,000 people (2019) in the Hampton Roads region of Eastern Virginia. Chesapeake is a diverse city in which a few urban areas are located; it also has many square miles of protected farmland, forests, and wetlands, including a substantial portion of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
Arriving in Virginia Beach, VA
Full guide →Virginia Beach is a resort city in southeast Virginia on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 460; VA 166 / Poindexter Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 264 / Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Virginia Beach, VA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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