Origin
Luray, VA
Morning in Luray on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Luray, VA to Chesapeake, 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
4h 38m
Distance
219.8 mi
354 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 25m
★
6 AM
4h 38m
8 AM
5h 5m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Luray, VA
Kuiyibo Campos
Chesapeake, VA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Luray, VA to Chesapeake, VA is 219.8 miles and takes about 4h 38m via I 64 and Spotswood Trail, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, moving from the scenic Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a straightforward, single-day excursion. It’s a practical choice for getting from the Shenandoah Valley area to the Hampton Roads region without major complications.
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
109.9 miles from Luray, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 106.8 mi | 1h 58m |
| Spotswood Trail | 30.5 mi | 41m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 22.9 mi | 25m |
| US 340 | 17.1 mi | 26m |
| James Madison Highway | 11 mi | 15m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| US 211 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel | 3.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 106.8 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Luray, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
1
Start on US 211 BUS
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
2
Enter roundabout onto Northcott Drive
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northcott Drive
3
Continue on Northcott Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northcott Drive
4
Turn left onto US 211; US 340
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 211; US 340
5
Continue on US 340
17 mi
·
26 min
·
US 340
6
Turn left onto US 33 BUS
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 33 BUS
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto US 33
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Spotswood Trail
8
Turn straight onto US 33
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Stanardsville By-Pass
9
Continue on US 33
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Spotswood Trail
10
Enter roundabout onto US 33
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
Spotswood Trail
11
Continue on US 33
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Spotswood Trail
12
Continue on US 33; VA 231
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 33
72 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 15; US 33
14
Continue on US 15; US 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 15; US 33
15
Turn slight right onto US 15; US 33
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Martinsburg Avenue
16
Continue on US 15; US 33
11 mi
·
15 min
·
James Madison Highway
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
18
Merge onto I 64
40 mi
·
43 min
·
I 64
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 177
Toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on I 295
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28A
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 64
67 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60
342 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
24
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
25
Continue on I 64; US 60
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 278
Toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
27
Turn straight onto VA 194
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Chesapeake Boulevard
Use the left lane.
28
Turn straight
135 ft
·
7 sec
29
Turn left onto VA 247
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ballentine Boulevard
30
Turn right onto VA 166
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Princess Anne Road
31
Turn left onto VA 166
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
32
Turn left onto US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Brambleton Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
33
Continue on US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Campostella Road
34
Turn right onto US 460; VA 166
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Road
Use the right lane.
35
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
22nd Street
36
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
37
Turn right onto D Street
412 ft
·
18 sec
·
D Street
38
Arrive at destination
D Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour, 38-minute drive, leaving in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and avoid potential evening traffic, especially as you approach Chesapeake. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $34, you have flexibility. Consider filling up before you leave Luray or during the longest stretch on I 64 to manage fuel stops efficiently. The mixed highway and surface road profile means you'll encounter different driving conditions, so stay alert when transitioning between them.
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 109.9 miles from Luray, VA, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.8 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 48 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.9 miles or 2h 25m 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 45m
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 Luray, 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 Luray, VA
This is one driving day of about 219.8 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Luray, 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 I 64 for about 106.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109.9 miles from Luray, 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 106.8 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 24.3 and 212.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 33 BUS
Turn left onto US 33 BUS
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
US 15; US 33
Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 33
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
109.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Washington, 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 177
Toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
8
134 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28A
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
7
212.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 23m in
Take the exit toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 278
Toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.37 one way
$68.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $37.58 | $75.16 |
| premium | $4.70 | $40.68 | $81.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.53 | $97.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.08 | $10.55 |
| Efficient EV | 55 | 0 | $19.23 | $8.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.9 | 1 | $30.77 | $14.07 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Chesapeake on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
24 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 38m 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.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
$15
near mile 181.9
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...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 204.6
View on nps.gov
Shenandoah National Park
National Park
Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
$30
near mile 15.2
View on nps.gov
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich heritage that still inspires today. Native Americans first shaped the land, followed by colonists and settlers. The fertile valley became an important...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
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...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 136.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
About 60% of this 219.8-mile drive is on highways, including a significant 106.8-mile stretch on I 64. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads, likely noticing a change in traffic density and speed limits as you exit the main interstate. The profile is mixed, so be prepared for both faster highway sections and potentially more local traffic on Spotswood Trail and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.8 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 24.3 miles in near US 33 BUS.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 219.8 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 24.3 miles (US 33 BUS): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.5 miles (US 15; US 33): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 109.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,048 ft
-2 ft
Total Climb
1,269 ft
Total Descent
2,062 ft
Highest Point
2,048 ft
~31.4 mi in
Elevation Range
2,050 ft
Notable High Points
2,048 ft at ~31.4 miles
+1,082 ft prominence
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 Luray, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
Norfolk
109.9 mi in
|
~2h 25m
Virginia Beach
134 mi in
|
~2h 52m
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 4h 38m. Total distance: 219.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 106.8 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 24.3 miles (US 33 BUS): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.5 miles (US 15; US 33): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 109.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Shenandoah National Park (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Chesapeake, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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