Origin
West Point, VA
Morning in West Point on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Point, 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 34m
Distance
71 mi
114 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Point, VA
Connor Scott McManus
Chesapeake, VA
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Trip Overview
This 69.7-mile drive from West Point, VA to Chesapeake, VA takes approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll be navigating via New Kent Highway and Old Stage Road before joining the Hampton Roads Beltway. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Southeast region of Virginia. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, so plan for a more engaged driving experience rather than a simple highway cruise. It's an accessible option if you're looking for a relatively short but direct connection between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.5 miles from West Point, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 41.3 mi | 47m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| VA 30 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| New Kent Highway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Old Stage Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Chesapeake Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Ballentine Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 41.3 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Point, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto VA 30; VA 33
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
VA 30; VA 33
3
Turn left onto VA 30
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
New Kent Highway
4
Continue on VA 30
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Stage Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
6
Merge onto I 64
41 mi
·
47 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60
342 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
8
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
9
Continue on I 64; US 60
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 278
Toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto VA 194
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Chesapeake Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Turn straight
135 ft
·
7 sec
13
Turn left onto VA 247
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ballentine Boulevard
14
Turn right onto VA 166
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Princess Anne Road
15
Turn left onto VA 166
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Brambleton Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Campostella Road
18
Turn right onto US 460; VA 166
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Road
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
22nd Street
20
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto D Street
412 ft
·
18 sec
·
D Street
22
Arrive at destination
D Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 1 hour and 21-minute duration and 69.7-mile distance, this drive is best suited for a single day. You can depart West Point, VA at your leisure, though an early start will help you avoid any potential local traffic. Since there are no designated stops mentioned and the fuel cost is a modest $11, you can be quite flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your navigation as you'll be making numerous turns on New Kent Highway and Old Stage Road, so ensure your GPS is updated. The inclusion of the Hampton Roads Beltway means you'll experience a short period of higher traffic volume closer to Chesapeake.
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 35.5 miles from West Point, VA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.3 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.5 miles or 45m 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 15m
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 West Point, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Point, VA
This is one driving day of about 71 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from West Point, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 41.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.5 miles from West Point, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 69.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
VA 30; VA 33
Turn left onto VA 30; VA 33
Navigation decision point
5
12 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
I 64; US 60 / Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60 / Hampton Roads Beltway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
63.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
69.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m 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
$11.10 one way
$22.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.14 | $26.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.68 | $31.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
6:38 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
1h 34m 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...
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
$15
near mile 29.4
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 53.9
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 turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 1 hour and 21-minute trip. Since there's a 0% highway share, you won't encounter long stretches of high-speed cruising. Instead, you'll be navigating through local roads like New Kent Highway and Old Stage Road, which will require your attention for frequent directional changes. The latter part of the journey incorporates the Hampton Roads Beltway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before reaching your destination. This route is designed for drivers who prefer engaging with the local road network.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.3 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near VA 30; VA 33.
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 71 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.4 miles (VA 30; VA 33): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.3 miles (I 64; US 60 / Hampton Roads Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 34m. Total distance: 71 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.3 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: at 0.4 miles (VA 30; VA 33): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.3 miles (I 64; US 60 / Hampton Roads Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Colonial National Historical Park and Fort Monroe National Monument. 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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