This straightforward 184.2-mile drive from Buckhall, VA to Chesapeake, VA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, typically taking around 3 hours and 42 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with about 80% of the journey on major interstates. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $29 for this segment. Given its relatively short duration and direct path through the Southeast region of Virginia, this trip is ideal for those looking for an efficient transit rather than an extended scenic exploration. Consider this a practical way to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.1 miles from Buckhall, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 42m. Total distance: 184.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-intensive experience on this route, with 80% of your travel time spent on major interstates like I-95 and I-64. The Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway also plays a part in this predominantly fast-paced journey. You'll encounter one significant uninterrupted stretch of 69.7 miles on I-95, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. While not a winding, scenic byway, this drive offers efficient travel across the landscape, prioritizing directness over leisurely exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 69.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near VA 294 / Prince William Parkway.
Driving Effort10/10
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 23 significant decision points across 184.2 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 0.2 miles (VA 294 / Prince William Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (SR 2000 / Smoketown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|VA 294 / Prince William Parkway
Turn right onto VA 294 / Prince William Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
6
10.6 mi into trip|~16m in|SR 2000 / Smoketown Road
Turn right onto SR 2000 / Smoketown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
83.5 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 84A
Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va B...
8
98.3 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28A
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
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176.8 mi into trip|~3h 27m 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 Buckhall, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.
Norfolk
83.5 mi in|~1h 39m
Va Beach
83.5 mi in|~1h 39m
Virginia Beach
98.3 mi in|~1h 56m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
69.7 mi
1h 17m
I 64
66.8 mi
1h 15m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
14m
Prince William Parkway
10.2 mi
15m
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
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 69.7 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckhall, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
1
Start on SR 662
0.2 mi·44 sec·Moore Drive
2
Turn right onto VA 294
7.3 mi·10 min·Prince William Parkway
Use the left / uturn lanes.
3
Take the exit onto VA 294
0.1 mi·14 sec·VA 294
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto VA 294
2.9 mi·5 min·Prince William Parkway
5
Turn right onto SR 2000
0.9 mi·1 min·Smoketown Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto SR 2068
0.8 mi·1 min·Gideon Drive
7
Turn left onto SR 784
0.3 mi·38 sec·Dale Boulevard
8
Take the ramp
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South: RichmondUse the right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·26 sec
Toward I 95 South
10
Merge onto I 95
21 mi·24 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
49 mi·53 min·I 95
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
1.9 mi·2 min
Exit 84AToward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va BeachUse the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Merge onto I 295
13 mi·14 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.3 mi·2 min
Exit 28AToward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 64
67 mi·1 hr 15 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60
342 ft·5 sec·Hampton Roads Beltway
17
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi·4 min·Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
18
Continue on I 64; US 60
6.7 mi·8 min·Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 278Toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto VA 194
2.1 mi·3 min·Chesapeake Boulevard
Use the left lane.
21
Turn straight
135 ft·7 sec
22
Turn left onto VA 247
1.1 mi·1 min·Ballentine Boulevard
23
Turn right onto VA 166
0.9 mi·1 min·East Princess Anne Road
24
Turn left onto VA 166
0.6 mi·1 min·Park Avenue
25
Turn left onto US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.3 mi·57 sec·East Brambleton Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.7 mi·1 min·Campostella Road
27
Turn right onto US 460; VA 166
0.7 mi·1 min·Wilson Road
Use the right lane.
28
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi·27 sec·22nd Street
29
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi·29 sec·Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn right onto D Street
412 ft·18 sec·D Street
31
Arrive at destination
D Street
Trip Plan
For this 3 hour and 42 minute drive, leaving early in the morning can help you avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach more urban areas. With a total distance of 184.2 miles, you'll likely only need one planned stop for fuel or a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without an exit opportunity is nearly 70 miles on I-95. The estimated fuel cost is around $29, so factor that into your budget. This drive is short enough that you can be flexible with your timing and stops.
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 92.1 miles from Buckhall, VA, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.7 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 41 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.1 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 56m
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 Buckhall, 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 Buckhall, VA
This is one driving day of about 184.2 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Buckhall, 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 I 95 for about 69.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.1 mi from Buckhall, VA
· 1h 49m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.80 one way
$57.61 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$31.50
$62.99
premium
$4.70
$34.09
$68.18
diesel
$5.61
$40.67
$81.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.3
0
$19.34
$8.84
Efficient EV
46.1
0
$16.12
$7.37
EV Truck/SUV
73.7
0
$25.79
$11.79
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Buckhall, VA
Afternoon
in Buckhall on Friday
Local time
12:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chesapeake, VA
Afternoon
in Chesapeake on Friday
Local time
12:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
26 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
3h 42m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Buckhall, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 184.2 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 64, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.1 miles from Buckhall, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.80 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 184.2 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 0.2 miles (VA 294 / Prince William Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (SR 2000 / Smoketown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Buckhall, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.
