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Trip from Montclair, VA to Chesapeake, VA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 22m

Distance

170.5 mi

274 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 11m ★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Montclair, VA, VA

Montclair, VA

RITESH SINGH

Downtown Chesapeake, VA, VA

Chesapeake, VA

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Trip Overview

This 170.5-mile drive from Montclair, VA, to Chesapeake, VA, will take you approximately 3 hours and 22 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey predominantly using I-64 and I-95, making it a perfectly manageable day trip. You can expect a fuel cost of around $27 for this route. Given its relatively short duration and highway nature, this trip is ideal for a single day, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. The route stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points within Virginia.

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

85.3 miles from Montclair, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 66.8 mi 1h 15m
I 95 66.8 mi 1h 14m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 13 mi 14m
Hampton Roads Beltway 6.8 mi 8m
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel 3.5 mi 4m
Chesapeake Boulevard 2.1 mi 3m
Dumfries Road 1.7 mi 2m
Ballentine Boulevard 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 66.8 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montclair, VA and Chesapeake, VA.

1

Start on Fallstone Place

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Fallstone Place
2

Turn right onto SR 1451

0.8 mi · 1 min · Waterway Drive
3

Turn left onto SR 1450

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Country Club Drive
4

At end of road, turn left onto VA 234

1.7 mi · 2 min · Dumfries Road
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec
6

Merge onto I 95

18 mi · 20 min · I 95
Use the straight lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

49 mi · 53 min · I 95
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

1.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 84A Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9

Merge onto I 295

13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min
Exit 28A Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 64

67 mi · 1 hr 15 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60

342 ft · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
13

Continue on I 64; US 60

3.5 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
14

Continue on I 64; US 60

6.7 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 278 Toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn straight onto VA 194

2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17

Turn straight

135 ft · 7 sec
18

Turn left onto VA 247

1.1 mi · 1 min · Ballentine Boulevard
19

Turn right onto VA 166

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Princess Anne Road
20

Turn left onto VA 166

0.6 mi · 1 min · Park Avenue
21

Turn left onto US 460; VA 166; VA 168

0.3 mi · 57 sec · East Brambleton Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on US 460; VA 166; VA 168

0.7 mi · 1 min · Campostella Road
23

Turn right onto US 460; VA 166

0.7 mi · 1 min · Wilson Road
Use the right lane.
24

Continue on US 460; VA 166

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 22nd Street
25

Continue on US 460; VA 166

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
26

Turn right onto D Street

412 ft · 18 sec · D Street
27

Arrive at destination

D Street

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 22-minute trip, leaving Montclair, VA, in the morning is recommended to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Chesapeake area. With only one recommended stop, you have considerable flexibility in pacing your journey. The estimated fuel cost is $27, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing. Since this is a single-day drive, you can depart and arrive without needing an overnight stay. Keep an eye on I-64 for any potential traffic delays as you get closer to your destination.

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 85.3 miles from Montclair, VA, or about 1h 38m 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 38 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 85.3 miles or 1h 38m 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 40m

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 Montclair, 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 Montclair, VA

This is one driving day of about 170.5 miles and 3h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Montclair, 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 66.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Williamsburg, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Williamsburg, VA

85 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

Bowling Green, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Windsor, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.3 miles from Montclair, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Angela's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch · 43min in 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+15405825250

Visit website

Peter Chang

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Williamsburg, Virginia

2.8 mi

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Williamsburg, Virginia

2.7 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

Merge Cafe (Stafford)

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stafford, Virginia

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 15min in 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+15404264142

Visit website

Curitiba Art Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fredericksburg, Virginia

2.4 mi

Angela's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+15405825250

Visit website

The Caboose Market & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Ashland, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18047982933

Visit website

Peter Chang

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17573455829

Visit website

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17572580007

Visit website

Jake's Place Restaurant & Market

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Ashland, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18047983287

Visit website

Green Leafe Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hours: 4 pm–1 am

+17579032697

Visit website

Roberto Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Sandston, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18042222250

Visit website

Cafe 54 Breakfast and Lunch

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Ashland, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18043688671

Visit website

Merge Cafe (Stafford)

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Stafford, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+15404264142

Visit website

Curitiba Art Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

Visit website

Dubai Girls Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Glen Allen, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18044001505

Cafe Stella

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Norfolk, Virginia

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

+17576250461

Visit website

Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters and Petite Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Yorktown, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+17578723020

Visit website

Tous les Jours Bakery & Cafe - Newport News

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17577553134

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Portsmouth, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hampton, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Chesapeake, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Norfolk, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Norfolk, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Norfolk, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Virginia Welcome Center at Fredericksburg

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Fredericksburg, VA

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+15407868344

Visit website

2 stars hotel

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Ruther Glen, Virginia

Fredericksburg Nationals

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15408584242

Visit website

Halls of Hysteria Haunted Attraction

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Fredericksburg, Virginia

+15402264261

Visit website

Ocean View Beach Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Norfolk, Virginia

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

Visit website

Fun Land of Fredericksburg

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 12–9 pm

+15403861351

Visit website

Monster Mini Golf Stafford

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Stafford, Virginia

Hours: 12–9 pm

+15404264983

Visit website

Sandy Bottom Nature Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hampton, Virginia

+17578254657

Visit website

Alum Spring Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15403721086

Government Island

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Stafford, Virginia

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15406584871

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 163.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3.1 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
21.2 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 95

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
69.8 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 84A Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va B...
8
84.7 mi into trip | ~1h 36m 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
163.1 mi into trip | ~3h 8m 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

$26.66 one way

$53.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $29.15 $58.31
premium $4.70 $31.56 $63.11
diesel $5.61 $37.64 $75.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.2 0 $17.90 $8.18
Efficient EV 42.6 0 $14.92 $6.82
EV Truck/SUV 68.2 0 $23.87 $10.91

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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 Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Montclair, VA

Late night in Montclair on Tuesday

Local time

4:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chesapeake, VA

Late night in Chesapeake on Tuesday

Local time

4:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Williamsburg, VA

85 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

8 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

3h 22m 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?

Expect a highway-centric experience for this drive, with 78% of the journey on major interstates. The dominant road here is I-64, which you'll be on for a significant longest stretch of 66.8 miles. While largely an interstate grind, the continuous stretches on these major highways mean you'll cover ground efficiently. The Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is also part of this experience. The profile is consistently highway-focused, so prepare for steady driving conditions.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 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?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 95.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 170.5 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 3.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Montclair, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.

Norfolk

69.8 mi in | ~1h 20m

Va Beach

69.8 mi in | ~1h 20m

Virginia Beach

84.7 mi in | ~1h 36m

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 3h 22m. Total distance: 170.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). 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.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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