The drive from Bassett, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 234 miles and takes about 5h 17m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southampton Parkway, Clarksville Bypass, Governor Harrison Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.1 miles on Southampton Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
117 miles from Bassett, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 36m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 17m. Total distance: 234 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Bassett, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 234 miles and takes about 5h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southampton Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 62.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43.3 miles in near US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road.
Driving Effort9/10
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 21 significant decision points across 234 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 43.3 miles (US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.6 miles (US 58 / Clarksville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.9 miles (US 13; US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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43.3 mi into trip|~59m in|US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road
Merge onto US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
93.6 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|US 58 / Clarksville Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 / Clarksville Bypass toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
6
223.9 mi into trip|~5h in|US 13; US 460
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13; US 460 toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmout...
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229.4 mi into trip|~5h 8m in
Take the exit toward VA 164 West, US 17: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk, Frederick Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6; 5
Toward VA 164 West, US 17: Martin Luther King J...
9
229.5 mi into trip|~5h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 17: Frederick Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward US 17: Frederick Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bassett, VA to Chesapeake, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Hill along the way.
Hill
93.6 mi in|~2h 6m|via US 58
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi
1h 20m
Clarksville Bypass
22.9 mi
29m
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi
30m
Philpott Road
19.7 mi
25m
Bill Tuck Highway
18.8 mi
24m
US 58
14.5 mi
17m
A L Philpott Highway
9 mi
12m
Martinsville Highway
8.9 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Southampton Parkway
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bassett, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
1
Start on SR 673
265 ft·13 sec·Sunset Drive
2
Turn right onto County Road 673
111 ft·10 sec·County Road 673
3
Turn left onto VA 57
0.2 mi·16 sec·Fairystone Parkway
4
Continue on VA 57
2.1 mi·3 min·Fairystone Park Highway
5
Continue on VA 57
1.2 mi·1 min·Fairy Stone Park Highway
6
Continue on US 220 BUS
4.0 mi·6 min·North Virginia Avenue
7
Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard
2.2 mi·3 min·Commonwealth Boulevard
8
Continue on VA 457
277 ft·8 sec·Commonwealth Boulevard East
9
Turn right onto Fairy Street
116 ft·5 sec·Fairy Street
10
Turn left onto Hooker Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·Hooker Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 58 BUS; VA 57
0.8 mi·1 min·East Church Street
12
Continue on US 58 BUS; VA 57
9.0 mi·12 min·A L Philpott Highway
13
Continue on US 58
8.9 mi·11 min·Martinsville Highway
14
Take the exit onto US 58
14 mi·17 min·US 58
Toward US 58 East
15
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi·38 sec·US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
16
Merge onto US 58; US 360
2.9 mi·5 min·South Boston Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi·7 min·South Boston Highway
18
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi·25 min·Philpott Road
19
Continue on US 58; US 360
19 mi·24 min·Bill Tuck Highway
20
Continue on US 58; VA 49
3.6 mi·4 min·Clarksville Bypass
Use the straight lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
19 mi·24 min·Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
22
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.5 mi·4 min·Highway 1
23
Continue on US 58
3.3 mi·4 min·South Hill Bypass
24
Continue on US 58
1.1 mi·1 min·East Atlantic Street
25
Continue on US 58
3.6 mi·5 min·Highway 58
26
Continue on US 58
1.2 mi·2 min·Piney Pond Road
27
Continue on US 58
23 mi·30 min·Governor Harrison Parkway
28
Continue on US 58
6.4 mi·8 min·Pleasant Shade Drive
29
Continue on US 58
5.1 mi·6 min·West Atlantic Street
30
Continue on US 58
62 mi·1 hr 20 min·Southampton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
1.7 mi·2 min·West Military Highway
32
Take the exit onto US 13; US 460
0.7 mi·1 min·US 13; US 460
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
33
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13; US 460
0.4 mi·56 sec·US 13; US 460
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
34
Merge onto I 664; US 13; US 460
0.6 mi·42 sec·Hampton Roads Beltway
35
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 15AToward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
36
Continue on I 264
3.7 mi·4 min·I 264
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 6; 5Toward VA 164 West, US 17: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk, Frederick BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
38
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 5Toward US 17: Frederick BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
39
Turn right onto US 17
1.2 mi·1 min·Frederick Boulevard
Use the right lane.
40
At end of road, turn left onto VA 141
0.4 mi·50 sec·George Washington Highway
41
Turn right onto VA 337
0.8 mi·1 min·Elm Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
42
Continue on VA 337
1.1 mi·2 min·South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
43
Turn straight onto VA 337
0.7 mi·1 min·Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
44
Turn left onto D Street
412 ft·18 sec·D Street
45
Arrive at destination
D Street
Trip Plan
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 117 miles from Bassett, VA, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 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 51 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117 miles or 2h 36m 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 18m
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 Bassett, 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 Bassett, VA
This is one driving day of about 234 miles and 5h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Bassett, 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 Southampton Parkway for about 62.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 117 mi from Bassett, VA
· 2h 36m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 234
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.2
0
$24.57
$11.23
Efficient EV
58.5
0
$20.47
$9.36
EV Truck/SUV
93.6
1
$32.76
$14.98
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bassett, VA
Afternoon
in Bassett on Friday
Local time
2:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chesapeake, VA
Afternoon
in Chesapeake on Friday
Local time
2:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Lawrenceville, VA
117 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
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
5h 17m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bassett, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 234 miles and takes about 5h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southampton Parkway, Clarksville Bypass, Governor Harrison Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117 miles from Bassett, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 234 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 43.3 miles (US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.6 miles (US 58 / Clarksville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.9 miles (US 13; US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bassett, VA to Chesapeake, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Hill along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Monroe National Monument and Booker T Washington National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
