Origin
Sandston, VA
Morning in Sandston on Tuesday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandston, 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
1h 50m
Distance
89.6 mi
144 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandston, VA
Alfo Medeiros
Chesapeake, VA
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Trip Overview
This 89.6-mile drive from Sandston, VA, to Chesapeake, VA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. The journey is predominantly highway-focused, with 79% of the route utilizing major interstates. You can expect a fuel cost of around $14 for this trip. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path, it's an ideal day trip without the need for an overnight stay. The route stays within the Southeast region, traversing Virginia for its entirety, making for a consistent driving experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.8 miles from Sandston, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 70.4 mi | 1h 19m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Chesapeake Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Ballentine Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Princess Anne Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Wilson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Campostella Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 70.4 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandston, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
1
Start on North Confederate Avenue
26 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Confederate Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 60; VA 156
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Williamsburg Road
3
Turn right onto VA 156
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Airport Drive
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Rocky Mount NC
5
Merge onto I 64
70 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60
342 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
7
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
8
Continue on I 64; US 60
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 278
Toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto VA 194
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Chesapeake Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn straight
135 ft
·
7 sec
12
Turn left onto VA 247
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ballentine Boulevard
13
Turn right onto VA 166
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Princess Anne Road
14
Turn left onto VA 166
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
15
Turn left onto US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Brambleton Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Campostella Road
17
Turn right onto US 460; VA 166
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Road
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
22nd Street
19
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto D Street
412 ft
·
18 sec
·
D Street
21
Arrive at destination
D Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 1 hour and 50-minute drive, consider departing outside of peak commute times to avoid potential congestion, especially around the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. With a total distance of 89.6 miles and no designated stops in the data, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed. Factor in the estimated $14 fuel cost for your budget. A practical tip for this route is to monitor traffic conditions on I-64 and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, as these are critical points that can impact your travel time.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.8 miles from Sandston, VA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.4 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 20 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.8 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesapeake, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sandston, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sandston, VA
This is one driving day of about 89.6 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Sandston, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 70.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.8 miles from Sandston, 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 70.4 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 88.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60; VA 156 / West Williamsburg Road
Turn right onto US 60; VA 156 / West Williamsburg Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
VA 156 / South Airport Drive
Turn right onto VA 156 / South Airport Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
82.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m 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
5
88.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
|
US 460; VA 166 / Wilson Road
Turn right onto US 460; VA 166 / Wilson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.01 one way
$28.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.32 | $30.64 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.58 | $33.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
| Efficient EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.54 | $5.73 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:10 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
13 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
1h 50m 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.
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
$15
near mile 49.4
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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 71.1
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...
25 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with 79% of the mileage on major roadways. The bulk of your travel, a continuous stretch of 70.4 miles, will be on I-64. This means you'll encounter higher speeds and less variation for significant portions of the journey. While primarily an interstate experience, the Hampton Roads Beltway and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel are key segments that will shape the character of your drive as you approach your destination.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.4 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Hampton Roads Beltway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60; VA 156 / West Williamsburg Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60; VA 156 / West Williamsburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (VA 156 / South Airport Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 1h 50m. Total distance: 89.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.4 miles on I 64. 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 (US 60; VA 156 / West Williamsburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (VA 156 / South Airport Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Petersburg National Battlefield. 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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