Origin
Chesterfield Court House, VA
Afternoon in Chesterfield Court House on Sunday
Local time
12:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield Court House, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
117.6 mi
189 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesterfield Court House, VA
Phil Evenden
Virginia Beach, VA
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Trip Overview
This 117.6-mile drive from Chesterfield Court House, VA, to Virginia Beach, VA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 27 minutes. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, making it an ideal day trip for most travelers. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region within Virginia. The route relies heavily on major interstates like I-64 and the Hampton Roads Beltway, offering a consistent driving experience for the entire 1-day trip. You'll find this drive offers a convenient connection between these two points within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.8 miles from Chesterfield Court House, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 66.8 mi | 1h 15m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 12 mi | 15m |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Pocahontas Parkway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Iron Bridge Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Chippenham Parkway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 66.8 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield Court House, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.
1
Start on Mimms Loop
527 ft
·
28 sec
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Mimms Loop
2
Turn left onto Mimms Drive
252 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mimms Drive
3
Enter roundabout onto Mimms Drive
163 ft
·
4 sec
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Mimms Drive
4
Continue on Mimms Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Mimms Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto SR 655
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Lori Road
6
Turn left onto Frith Lane
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Frith Lane
7
Turn right onto VA 10
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Iron Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward VA 150 South: Chippenham Parkway
9
Merge onto VA 150
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Chippenham Parkway
10
Continue on VA 150
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Pocahontas Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 295 North: Washington
Use the slight left lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
this road
13
Merge onto I 295
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 28
Toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 64: Richmond, Norfolk
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 64
67 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60
342 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
20
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
21
Continue on I 64; US 60
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 284A
Toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 264 East: Va Beach
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
24
Merge onto I 264
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
25
Continue on 21st Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
21st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Arctic Avenue
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto 25th Street
454 ft
·
12 sec
·
25th Street
28
Arrive at destination
25th Street
Trip Plan
For this 2 hour and 27 minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, as it's easily manageable as a single-day trip. Plan for your fuel needs, with an estimated cost of $18 for the 117.6 miles. Given the highway-focused nature, consider an early morning departure to bypass potential traffic, especially as you approach the Virginia Beach area. While there are no specified stops, you'll want to remain aware of the 66.8-mile stretch on I-64, ensuring you're fueled and rested before embarking on that longer segment.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.8 miles from Chesterfield Court House, VA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.8 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 26 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.8 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Virginia Beach, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chesterfield Court House, 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 Chesterfield Court House, VA
This is one driving day of about 117.6 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Chesterfield Court House, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 66.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.8 miles from Chesterfield Court House, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 17 and 104.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
17 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 North: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 295 North: Washington
8
20 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport
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 28
Toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond...
7
21 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 East: Norfolk
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk
8
104.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth
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 284A
Toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downto...
7
104.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 264 East: Va Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 264 East: Va Beach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.39 one way
$36.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.11 | $40.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.77 | $43.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.96 | $51.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.35 | $5.64 |
| Efficient EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.29 | $4.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47 | 0 | $16.46 | $7.53 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Virginia Beach on Sunday
Local time
12:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Williamsburg, VA
59 mi in
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
27 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
2h 27m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
$15
near mile 64.9
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 89.2
View on nps.gov
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
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 highway-focused drive for this 117.6-mile journey, with 76% of the route utilizing major arteries. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be approximately 66.8 miles on I-64, offering a good opportunity to settle in. The drive progresses with a consistent pace, largely sticking to the interstate system including the Hampton Roads Beltway and the Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway. This means you'll experience a relatively predictable road personality, dominated by high-speed travel and efficient transit.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.8 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Hampton Roads Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17 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 20 significant decision points across 117.6 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 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chesterfield Court House, VA and Virginia Beach, VA, road signs point toward Richmond, Richmond International Airport, Seven Pines, Norfolk and Portsmouth.
Richmond
20 mi in
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~28m
Richmond International Airport
20 mi in
|
~28m
Seven Pines
20.3 mi in
|
~29m
Norfolk
20.7 mi in
|
~30m
Portsmouth
104.2 mi in
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~2h 8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 117.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.8 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Virginia Beach, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Petersburg National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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