Origin
Crewe, VA
Afternoon in Crewe on Sunday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crewe, VA to Chesapeake, 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 52m
Distance
122.5 mi
197 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crewe, VA
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Chesapeake, VA
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Trip Overview
Crewe, VA to Chesapeake, VA is 122.5 miles and takes about 2h 52m via New Cox Road and US 460, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, moving from one part of Virginia to another. Expect a route that involves frequent turns and a more local feel, rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. With just one recommended stop and a relatively short drive time, it's a manageable trip for a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.3 miles from Crewe, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Cox Road | 23 mi | 28m |
| US 460 | 18 mi | 23m |
| General Mahone Highway | 14.3 mi | 19m |
| Windsor Boulevard | 9.9 mi | 15m |
| County Drive | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| General Mahone Boulevard | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| East Courthouse Road | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Pruden Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
New Cox Road
— 23 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crewe, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
1
Start on US 460; VA 49
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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East Virginia Avenue
2
Continue on US 460
8.3 mi
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9 min
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East Courthouse Road
3
Continue on US 460
4.3 mi
·
5 min
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East Colonial Trail Highway
4
Continue on US 460
23 mi
·
28 min
·
New Cox Road
5
Continue on US 460
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Street
6
Take the exit onto US 460
6.7 mi
·
8 min
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US 460
Toward I 85 North, I 95 North, US 460 East: Petersburg, Norfolk
7
Take the exit onto US 460
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 460
Exit 68
Toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount NC, Norfolk
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 47
Toward SR 629: Rives Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto SR 629
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Rives Road
12
Turn sharp right onto US 460
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
County Drive
13
Continue on US 460
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
General Mahone Highway
14
Continue on US 460
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North County Drive
15
Continue on US 460
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
General Mahone Highway
16
Continue on US 460
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North County Drive
17
Continue on US 460
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
General Mahone Highway
18
Continue on US 460
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Mahone Highway
19
Continue on US 460
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
General Mahone Boulevard
20
Continue on US 460
9.9 mi
·
15 min
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Windsor Boulevard
21
Continue on US 460
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Pruden Boulevard
22
Take the exit onto US 460
11 mi
·
13 min
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US 460
Toward US 58 West, US 460 East: Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit onto US 13; US 460
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 13; US 460
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13; US 460
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 13; US 460
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
25
Merge onto I 664; US 13; US 460
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
26
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 15A
Toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
27
Continue on I 264
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 264
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 6; 5
Toward VA 164 West, US 17: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk, Frederick Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 5
Toward US 17: Frederick Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn right onto US 17
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Frederick Boulevard
Use the right lane.
31
At end of road, turn left onto VA 141
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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George Washington Highway
32
Turn right onto VA 337
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Elm Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
33
Continue on VA 337
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
34
Turn straight onto VA 337
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
35
Turn left onto D Street
412 ft
·
18 sec
·
D Street
36
Arrive at destination
D Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 52m duration, departing anytime in the morning should allow you to reach Chesapeake with plenty of daylight. Since this is a single-day trip with a relatively low fuel cost of $19, you have flexibility in your timing. Plan for your single stop strategically to break up the drive, especially considering the turn-heavy nature of the route. Pay close attention to navigation, as the frequent changes in road names like New Cox Road, US 460, and General Mahone Highway require focus.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.3 miles from Crewe, VA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23 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 27 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.3 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesapeake, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Crewe, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Crewe, VA
This is one driving day of about 122.5 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Crewe, 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 New Cox Road for about 23 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.3 miles from Crewe, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 195 decision points cluster between mile 45.6 and 118 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
45.6 mi into trip
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~57m in
|
US 460
Take the exit onto US 460 toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount NC, Norfolk
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 68
Toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount NC,...
8
46.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount
7
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward SR 629: Rives Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47
Toward SR 629: Rives Road
8
117.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward VA 164 West, US 17: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk, Frederick Boulevard
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 6; 5
Toward VA 164 West, US 17: Martin Luther King J...
9
118 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 17: Frederick Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward US 17: Frederick Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.16 one way
$38.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.95 | $41.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $22.67 | $45.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.05 | $54.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.86 | $5.88 |
| Efficient EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.72 | $4.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49 | 0 | $17.15 | $7.84 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Chesapeake, VA
Afternoon in Chesapeake on Sunday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Waverly, VA
61 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
35 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
2h 52m 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.
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...
1 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 38
Park Closure: Eastern Front Tour Road south of Route 36 - Closed
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
near mile 118.3
View on nps.gov
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 80.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by its frequent turns, offering a more local driving experience. With only 21% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23 miles along New Cox Road, so be prepared for regular adjustments to your steering and speed. The transition between New Cox Road, US 460, and General Mahone Highway means you'll be navigating different road types and traffic patterns throughout the 122.5-mile journey.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23 mi on New Cox Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45.6 miles in near US 460.
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 19 significant decision points across 122.5 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 45.6 miles (US 460): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Crewe, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Va Beach.
Norfolk
38.9 mi in
|
~48m
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via US 460
Virginia Beach
101.2 mi in
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~2h 21m
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via US 460
Va Beach
111.7 mi in
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~2h 34m
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via US 13; US 460
About the Cities
Arriving 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.
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 2h 52m. Total distance: 122.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23 miles on New Cox Road. 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 Chesapeake, 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 45.6 miles (US 460): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Petersburg National Battlefield, Fort Monroe National Monument and Colonial National Historical Park. 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 Chesapeake, 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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