The drive from Chase City, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 137.3 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southampton Parkway, Governor Harrison Parkway, East 2nd Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.1 miles on Southampton Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
68.7 miles from Chase City, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 137.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 13m highway drive covering 137.3 miles, with most of the trip on Southampton Parkway and Governor Harrison Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.1 miles on Southampton Parkway.
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.
Southampton Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 62.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southampton Parkway and Governor Harrison Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 126.5 miles in near US 13; US 460.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 137.3 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 126.5 miles (US 13; US 460): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.2 miles (US 13; US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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126.5 mi into trip|~2h 55m in|US 13; US 460
Take the exit onto US 13; US 460 toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmout...
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127.2 mi into trip|~2h 57m 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...
6
128.2 mi into trip|~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15A
Toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
8
132.6 mi into trip|~3h 4m 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
132.8 mi into trip|~3h 5m 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.
Between Chase City, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Va Beach.
Norfolk
126.5 mi in|~2h 55m|via US 13; US 460
Va Beach
126.5 mi in|~2h 55m|via US 13; US 460
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi
1h 20m
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi
30m
East 2nd Street
13.6 mi
21m
Highway Forty-Seven
6.7 mi
10m
Pleasant Shade Drive
6.4 mi
8m
West Atlantic Street
5.9 mi
8m
I 264
3.7 mi
4m
Highway 58
3.6 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Southampton Parkway
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chase City, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
1
Start on VA 47
14 mi·21 min·East 2nd Street
2
Continue on VA 47
6.7 mi·10 min·Highway Forty-Seven
3
Continue on VA 47
0.8 mi·1 min·West Atlantic Street
4
Turn right onto South Thomas Street
369 ft·16 sec·South Thomas Street
5
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
6
Turn left onto Maple Lane
396 ft·14 sec·Maple Lane
7
Turn right onto US 58 Business
0.4 mi·54 sec·East Atlantic Street
8
Turn left onto US 58
1.1 mi·2 min·East Atlantic Street
9
Continue on US 58
3.6 mi·5 min·Highway 58
10
Continue on US 58
1.2 mi·2 min·Piney Pond Road
11
Continue on US 58
23 mi·30 min·Governor Harrison Parkway
12
Continue on US 58
6.4 mi·8 min·Pleasant Shade Drive
13
Continue on US 58
5.1 mi·6 min·West Atlantic Street
14
Continue on US 58
62 mi·1 hr 20 min·Southampton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
1.7 mi·2 min·West Military Highway
16
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
17
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
18
Merge onto I 664; US 13; US 460
0.6 mi·42 sec·Hampton Roads Beltway
19
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 15AToward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
20
Continue on I 264
3.7 mi·4 min·I 264
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
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.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 5Toward US 17: Frederick BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn right onto US 17
1.2 mi·1 min·Frederick Boulevard
Use the right lane.
24
At end of road, turn left onto VA 141
0.4 mi·50 sec·George Washington Highway
25
Turn right onto VA 337
0.8 mi·1 min·Elm Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Continue on VA 337
1.1 mi·2 min·South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
27
Turn straight onto VA 337
0.7 mi·1 min·Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn left onto D Street
412 ft·18 sec·D Street
29
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 68.7 miles from Chase City, VA, or about 1h 40m 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 30 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.7 miles or 1h 40m 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 37m
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 Chase City, 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 Chase City, VA
This is one driving day of about 137.3 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Chase City, 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 68.7 mi from Chase City, VA
· 1h 40m into the drive
The midpoint is around 68.7 miles from Chase City, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Southampton Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.1 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.
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 132.6
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.47 one way
$42.94 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$23.48
$46.95
premium
$4.70
$25.41
$50.82
diesel
$5.61
$30.31
$60.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.2
0
$14.42
$6.59
Efficient EV
34.3
0
$12.01
$5.49
EV Truck/SUV
54.9
0
$19.22
$8.79
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Chase City, VA
Evening
in Chase City on Thursday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chesapeake, VA
Evening
in Chesapeake on Thursday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Emporia, VA
69 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
3 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
3h 13m 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 Chase City, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 137.3 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southampton Parkway, Governor Harrison Parkway, East 2nd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.7 miles from Chase City, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.47 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 15 significant decision points across 137.3 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 126.5 miles (US 13; US 460): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.2 miles (US 13; US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Chase City, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Va Beach.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Monroe National Monument.
