Hurt, VA to Chesapeake, VA is 214.3 miles and takes about 4h 54m via Prince Edward Highway, Richmond Highway, and Patrick Henry Highway, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, traversing Virginia for its entirety. The route primarily uses surface roads, offering a more local driving experience compared to interstate travel. With a recommended one-day trip duration, it's a manageable drive for most. You'll find the total fuel cost to be quite reasonable, making it an economical choice for a quick regional hop.
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
107.2 miles from Hurt, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Prince Edward Highway
24.1 mi
29m
Richmond Highway
20.1 mi
24m
Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi
21m
James River Drive
14.6 mi
19m
Hull Street Road
13.7 mi
19m
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi
15m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
12.1 mi
14m
Old Stage Highway
12 mi
15m
Longest stretch:
Prince Edward Highway
— 24.1 mi, about 29m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,933 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~549 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurt, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
1
Start on Prospect Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Prospect Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 924
0.6 mi·1 min·East Hurt Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 668
0.2 mi·19 sec·Ricky Van Shelton Drive
4
Continue on Pittsylvania Avenue
0.5 mi·55 sec·Pittsylvania Avenue
5
Turn right onto 7th Street
1.0 mi·2 min·7th Street
6
Turn left onto US 29 BUS
1.9 mi·3 min·Main Street
7
Take the ramp onto US 29 BUS
9.4 mi·12 min·US 29 BUS
Toward US 29 North
8
Turn right onto VA 24
4.3 mi·7 min·Colonial Highway
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 501; VA 24
340 ft·8 sec·Brookneal Highway
10
Continue on US 501; VA 24
9.2 mi·17 min·Village Highway
11
Enter roundabout onto VA 24
113 ft·2 sec·Village Highway
12
Continue on VA 24
1.2 mi·2 min·Village Highway
13
Turn right onto US 460; VA 24
20 mi·24 min·Richmond Highway
14
Continue on US 460
24 mi·29 min·Prince Edward Highway
15
Turn left onto VA 307
9.3 mi·12 min·Holly Farms Road
16
Turn left onto US 360
17 mi·21 min·Patrick Henry Highway
17
Continue on US 360
14 mi·19 min·Hull Street Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto SR 754
0.9 mi·1 min·Commonwealth Centre Parkway
Use the right lane.
19
Take the ramp
62 ft·1 sec
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward VA 288 SouthUse the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto VA 288
12 mi·14 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 95 South: PetersburgUse the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto I 95
1.5 mi·1 min·Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 61AToward VA 10 East: HopewellUse the right lane.
25
Continue on VA 10
6.8 mi·10 min·West Hundred Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
26
Continue on VA 10
2.9 mi·4 min·West Randolph Road
27
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
15 mi·19 min·James River Drive
28
Continue on VA 10
13 mi·15 min·Colonial Trail West
29
At end of road, turn left onto VA 10; VA 31
1.0 mi·1 min·Rolfe Highway
30
Take the exit
149 ft·6 sec
31
Merge onto VA 10
9.8 mi·11 min·Colonial Trail East
32
Continue on VA 10
12 mi·15 min·Old Stage Highway
Use the left lane.
33
Keep slight left at fork onto US 258
2.8 mi·3 min·Brewers Neck Boulevard
34
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
35
Merge onto US 17
2.3 mi·3 min·Carrollton Boulevard
36
Continue on US 17
6.2 mi·10 min·Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
37
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 164
7.4 mi·9 min·Western Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
38
Merge onto US 58; VA 164
0.7 mi·46 sec·Martin Luther King Freeway
39
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward VA 141 South: Downtown PortsmouthUse the right lane.
40
Turn straight onto US 58
0.9 mi·1 min·London Boulevard
41
Turn right onto Elm Avenue
2.4 mi·4 min·Elm Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
42
Continue on VA 337
1.1 mi·2 min·South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
43
Turn straight onto VA 337
0.7 mi·1 min·Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
44
Turn left onto D Street
412 ft·18 sec·D Street
45
Arrive at destination
D Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 54m estimated duration, leaving Hurt, VA in the morning should allow you to reach Chesapeake, VA with plenty of time to spare. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility in planning your stops. The longest stretch without a major road change is 24.1 miles on Prince Edward Highway, so keep an eye on your fuel level before embarking on that segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $33, it's a budget-friendly drive, but it's always wise to top off before you leave to avoid any unexpected stops.
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 107.2 miles from Hurt, VA, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.1 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 47 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.2 miles or 2h 29m 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 58m
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 Hurt, 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 Hurt, VA
This is one driving day of about 214.3 miles and 4h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Hurt, 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 Prince Edward Highway for about 24.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 28
5 decision points cluster between mile 113.3 and 200.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
113.3 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|SR 754 / Commonwealth Centre Parkway
Turn right onto SR 754 / Commonwealth Centre Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
114.2 mi into trip|~2h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VA 288 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward VA 288 South
7
126.6 mi into trip|~2h 54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Petersburg
7
128.4 mi into trip|~2h 57m in
Take the exit toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 61A
Toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
6
200.8 mi into trip|~4h 33m in|VA 164 / Western Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 164 / Western Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.64 one way
$63.28 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$34.77
$69.54
premium
$4.49
$37.90
$75.80
diesel
$4.80
$40.46
$80.93
Estimated Tolls: $0.10
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
(1.5 mi)$0.10
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
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.3
0
$22.50
$10.29
Efficient EV
53.6
0
$18.75
$8.57
EV Truck/SUV
85.7
1
$30.00
$13.72
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Hurt, VA
Late night
in Hurt on Monday
Local time
3:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
SW 6 to 9 mph29% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 6:53PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 2:14PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Destination
Chesapeake, VA
Late night
in Chesapeake on Monday
Local time
3:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 14 mph50% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 6:53PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 2:14PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
86°F
Woodlake, VA
107 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
4 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
4h 54m 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
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...
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
$15
near mile 177.4
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...
11 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 206.9
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
near mile 133
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, accounting for 91% of the total mileage. You'll experience about 24.1 miles on Prince Edward Highway as the longest continuous stretch on a primary road. The highway portion is minimal, meaning you'll likely encounter more local traffic and varied speed limits. Expect to navigate through towns and rural areas rather than high-speed cruising.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.1 mi on Prince Edward Highway.
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 113.3 miles in near SR 754 / Commonwealth Centre Parkway.
Driving Effort10/10
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 28 significant decision points across 214.3 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 113.3 miles (SR 754 / Commonwealth Centre Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 114.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Top landmarks
•Dismal Swamp Canal — canal in Virginia, United States of America
•Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal — canal in Chesapeake, Virginia
•South Norfolk Historic District — historic district in Virginia, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 54m. Total distance: 214.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.1 miles on Prince Edward Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.10 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 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 113.3 miles (SR 754 / Commonwealth Centre Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 114.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park 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 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Chesapeake, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.
