Origin
Rushmere, VA
Morning in Rushmere on Sunday
Local time
11:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rushmere, 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
53m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rushmere, VA
Eric Joseph
Chesapeake, VA
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Trip Overview
Rushmere to Chesapeake is 35.8 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Old Stage Highway and Western Freeway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Virginia, moving you from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a drive that primarily uses surface roads, making it a straightforward option for a quick commute or a brief scenic detour. With minimal mileage and a short duration, this route is easily manageable for a same-day trip, offering a simple way to connect two points in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Stage Highway | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| Western Freeway | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| Bridge Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Brewers Neck Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Elm Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Carrollton Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Norfolk Jordan Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| London Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Stage Highway
— 10.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rushmere, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
1
Start on SR 703
94 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fergusons Wharf Way
2
Turn left onto VA 10
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Old Stage Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 258
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Brewers Neck Boulevard
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge onto US 17
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Carrollton Boulevard
6
Continue on US 17
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 164
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Western Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 58; VA 164
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Martin Luther King Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward VA 141 South: Downtown Portsmouth
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto US 58
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
London Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Elm Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Elm Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on VA 337
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
13
Turn straight onto VA 337
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto D Street
412 ft
·
18 sec
·
D Street
15
Arrive at destination
D Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Rushmere, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VA 10 / Old Stage Highway
Turn left onto VA 10 / Old Stage Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 258 / Brewers Neck Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto US 258 / Brewers Neck Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
22.2 mi into trip
|
~32m 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.
6
30.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward VA 141 South: Downtown Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward VA 141 South: Downtown Portsmouth
6
31.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Elm Avenue
Turn right onto Elm Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.60 one way
$11.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Chesapeake on Sunday
Local time
11:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
53m 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?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only about 23% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on Old Stage Highway, covering 10.7 miles before transitioning to other roads. Expect to navigate through areas with numerous intersections and local traffic as you move away from any limited-access sections. The overall feel is less about high-speed cruising and more about engaging with the local road network.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Old Stage Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near VA 10 / Old Stage Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 35.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VA 10 / Old Stage Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (US 258 / Brewers Neck Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.2 miles (VA 164 / Western Freeway): 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 53m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Old Stage Highway. 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VA 10 / Old Stage Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (US 258 / Brewers Neck Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.2 miles (VA 164 / Western Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — 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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