Origin
North Shore, VA
Late night in North Shore on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Shore, 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
5h 27m
Distance
245 mi
394 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 14m
★
6 AM
5h 27m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 36m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Shore, VA
Cyrill
Chesapeake, VA
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Trip Overview
Embark on a 245-mile journey from North Shore, VA, to Chesapeake, VA, a drive that will take approximately 5 hours and 27 minutes. This route, primarily utilizing Lynchburg Highway, Prince Edward Highway, and Patrick Henry Highway, is best suited as a single-day trip, especially given its moderate distance. You can expect a fuel cost of around $38 for this drive. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local experience, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape as you traverse through the Southeast region of Virginia. Plan for one stop to break up the drive.
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
122.5 miles from North Shore, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg Highway | 40.4 mi | 50m |
| Prince Edward Highway | 24.1 mi | 29m |
| Patrick Henry Highway | 17.2 mi | 21m |
| Moneta Road | 15.9 mi | 23m |
| James River Drive | 14.6 mi | 19m |
| VA 122 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| Hull Street Road | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| Colonial Trail West | 13.3 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
Lynchburg Highway
— 40.4 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Shore, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
1
Start on SR 942
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Bluewater Drive
2
Turn right onto SR 616
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Scruggs Road
3
Turn right onto VA 122
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Booker T Washington Highway
4
Continue on VA 122
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Halesford Bridge
5
Continue on VA 122
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Moneta Road
6
Continue on VA 122
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Burks Hill Road
7
Take the ramp onto VA 122
14 mi
·
18 min
·
VA 122
Toward US 460 East, VA 122 North
8
Continue on US 460
40 mi
·
50 min
·
Lynchburg Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 460
24 mi
·
29 min
·
Prince Edward Highway
10
Turn left onto VA 307
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Holly Farms Road
11
Turn left onto US 360
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Patrick Henry Highway
12
Continue on US 360
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Hull Street Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto SR 754
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Commonwealth Centre Parkway
Use the right lane.
14
Take the ramp
62 ft
·
1 sec
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward VA 288 South
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto VA 288
12 mi
·
14 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 95 South: Petersburg
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 95
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 61A
Toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on VA 10
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
West Hundred Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
21
Continue on VA 10
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Randolph Road
22
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
15 mi
·
19 min
·
James River Drive
23
Continue on VA 10
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Colonial Trail West
24
At end of road, turn left onto VA 10; VA 31
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rolfe Highway
25
Take the exit
149 ft
·
6 sec
26
Merge onto VA 10
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Colonial Trail East
27
Continue on VA 10
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Old Stage Highway
Use the left lane.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto US 258
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Brewers Neck Boulevard
29
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
30
Merge onto US 17
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Carrollton Boulevard
31
Continue on US 17
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 164
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Western Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
33
Merge onto US 58; VA 164
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Martin Luther King Freeway
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward VA 141 South: Downtown Portsmouth
Use the right lane.
35
Turn straight onto US 58
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
London Boulevard
36
Turn right onto Elm Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Elm Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
37
Continue on VA 337
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
38
Turn straight onto VA 337
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
39
Turn left onto D Street
412 ft
·
18 sec
·
D Street
40
Arrive at destination
D Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour and 27-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to enjoy more daylight and fewer potential delays. While it's manageable in one day, the "turn-heavy local drive" profile means you might want to factor in an extra stop beyond the recommended one for a quick stretch or to grab a refreshment. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before heading into longer stretches like the 40.4 miles on Lynchburg Highway. This route's flexibility as a single-day trip allows you to adjust your pace as needed.
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 122.5 miles from North Shore, VA, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.4 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 54 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.5 miles or 2h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
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 North Shore, 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 North Shore, VA
This is one driving day of about 245 miles and 5h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from North Shore, 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 Lynchburg Highway for about 40.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 122.5 miles from North Shore, 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 144 and 231.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
144 mi into trip
|
~3h 10m in
|
SR 754 / Commonwealth Centre Parkway
Turn right onto SR 754 / Commonwealth Centre Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
144.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m 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
157.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m 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
159.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m 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
231.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 6m 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
$38.31 one way
$76.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $41.89 | $83.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $45.34 | $90.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.09 | $108.19 |
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
$38
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.5 | 0 | $25.72 | $11.76 |
| Efficient EV | 61.3 | 0 | $21.44 | $9.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98 | 1 | $34.30 | $15.68 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 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
Late night in Chesapeake on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 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
1 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
5h 27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," with only 10% of the route on highways. Prepare for a more engaging experience behind the wheel as you navigate numerous local roads and turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 40.4 miles along Lynchburg Highway. This suggests a journey that will require your consistent attention, offering a different pace than a typical interstate cruise. The road's personality is one of continuous engagement rather than long, monotonous stretches.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.4 mi on Lynchburg 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 144 miles in near SR 754 / Commonwealth Centre Parkway.
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 22 significant decision points across 245 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 144 miles (SR 754 / Commonwealth Centre Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 144.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 157.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 5h 27m. Total distance: 245 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.4 miles on Lynchburg 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 144 miles (SR 754 / Commonwealth Centre Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 144.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 157.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Chesapeake, VA before the return drive.
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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