Trip from Bon Air, VA to Chesapeake, VA

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Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

105.1 mi

169 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 3m ★

6 AM

2h 12m

8 AM

2h 30m

10 AM

2h 18m

12 PM

2h 17m

3 PM

2h 19m

5 PM

2h 30m

8 PM

2h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 105.1-mile drive from Bon Air, VA to Chesapeake, VA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 11 minutes. With 81% of the route on major highways, it's an efficient way to travel between these two points within the Southeast region of Virginia. The estimated fuel cost is around $16, making it a budget-friendly option for a day trip. Given its relatively short duration and the direct nature of the drive, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop. You'll primarily be navigating on I-64 and the Hampton Roads Beltway, including the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

52.6 miles from Bon Air, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-centric experience for the majority of this 105.1-mile trip, with 81% of the drive taking place on major interstates. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is a significant 77.4 miles on I-64, indicating long periods of consistent speed and minimal interruptions. This profile suggests a drive where you can settle in and cover ground efficiently. While not explicitly scenic, the focus is on direct transit, making it a practical choice for getting from Bon Air to Chesapeake without significant detours or complex road changes.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 77.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Hampton Roads Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near SR 686 / Jahnke Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 105.1 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 0.6 miles (SR 686 / Jahnke Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 686 / Jahnke Road

Turn sharp left onto SR 686 / Jahnke Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

8.6 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville,...

9.5 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street

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 75 Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th...

9.7 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

97.7 mi into trip | ~1h 57m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bon Air, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport and Virginia Beach.

Charlottesville

8.6 mi in | ~13m

Norfolk

8.6 mi in | ~13m

Richmond International Airport

8.6 mi in | ~13m

Virginia Beach

9.5 mi in | ~15m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	77.4 mi	1h 28m
Hampton Roads Beltway	6.8 mi	8m
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel	3.5 mi	4m
Downtown Expressway	2.9 mi	3m
Powhite Parkway	2.8 mi	4m
Chesapeake Boulevard	2.1 mi	3m
Jahnke Road	1.2 mi	2m
Ballentine Boulevard	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 77.4 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bon Air, VA and Chesapeake, VA.

Start on SR 718

14 ft · 2 sec · Rockaway Road

Turn right onto SR 678

0.6 mi · 1 min · Buford Road

Turn sharp left onto SR 686

1.2 mi · 2 min · Jahnke Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway North Use the left lane.

Merge onto VA 76

1.0 mi · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76

1.8 mi · 2 min · Powhite Parkway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · VA 146

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto VA 195

2.9 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 95

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Exit 75 Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 64

77 mi · 1 hr 28 min · I 64

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60

342 ft · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

Continue on I 64; US 60

3.5 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

Continue on I 64; US 60

6.7 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Exit 278 Toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto VA 194

2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn straight

135 ft · 7 sec

Turn left onto VA 247

1.1 mi · 1 min · Ballentine Boulevard

Turn right onto VA 166

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Princess Anne Road

Turn left onto VA 166

0.6 mi · 1 min · Park Avenue

Turn left onto US 460; VA 166; VA 168

0.3 mi · 57 sec · East Brambleton Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 460; VA 166; VA 168

0.7 mi · 1 min · Campostella Road

Turn right onto US 460; VA 166

0.7 mi · 1 min · Wilson Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 460; VA 166

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 22nd Street

Continue on US 460; VA 166

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto D Street

412 ft · 18 sec · D Street

Arrive at destination

D Street

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour, 11-minute drive, leaving in the morning or late afternoon can help you avoid potential peak traffic, especially as you approach the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. With no designated stops in the data, the 105.1-mile route is flexible; you can plan for a quick fuel and restroom break midway if needed, perhaps around the 77.4-mile mark on I-64. The estimated fuel cost of $16 is quite manageable, so topping up your tank before you depart is a good idea. Since this is a straightforward highway drive, staying alert for changing speed limits and traffic conditions on I-64 and the Hampton Roads Beltway will be key to a smooth journey.

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 52.6 miles from Bon Air, VA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.4 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.6 miles or 1h 4m 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 42m

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 Bon Air, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Bon Air, VA

This is one driving day of about 105.1 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bon Air, VA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 77.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.6 mi from Bon Air, VA · 1h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

53 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

Princess Anne, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.6 miles from Bon Air, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.4 miles.

Arriving in Chesapeake, VA

The final approach into Chesapeake, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Chesapeake, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.44 one way

$32.87 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$17.97	$35.94
premium	$4.70	$19.45	$38.90
diesel	$5.61	$23.20	$46.41

Estimated Tolls: $0.05

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (0.7 mi) $0.05

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

$16

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.5	$11.04	$5.04
Efficient EV	26.3	$9.20	$4.20
EV Truck/SUV	42	$14.71	$6.73

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast data refreshed 7 hours ago

Origin

Bon Air, VA

Late night in Bon Air on Wednesday

Local time

2:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chesapeake, VA

Late night in Chesapeake on Wednesday

Local time

2:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Clear

SW 7 to 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 9:10AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 8:55AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

86°F

Middletown, MD

53 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

17 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 11m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bon Air, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 105.1 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway, Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 52.6 miles from Bon Air, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Between Bon Air, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport and Virginia Beach.

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Trip from Bon Air, VA to Chesapeake, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Chesapeake, VA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bon Air, VA

Chesapeake, VA

Same local time

17 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 11m on the road

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