Origin
Chesapeake, VA
Afternoon in Chesapeake on Saturday
Local time
3:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesapeake, VA to Falls Church, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
193.9 mi
312 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
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6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesapeake, VA
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Falls Church, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chesapeake, VA to Falls Church, VA covers 193.9 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Poindexter Street, I 464 North, I 264 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.32 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
97 miles from Chesapeake, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Poindexter Street | — | — |
| I 464 North | — | — |
| I 264 East | — | — |
| Waterside Drive | — | — |
| Saint Paul's Boulevard | — | — |
| Saint Pauls Boulevard | — | — |
| Monticello Avenue | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Poindexter Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake, VA and Falls Church, VA.
1
Start on D Street
413 ft
·
21 sec
·
D Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Poindexter Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Poindexter Street
3
Take the ramp straight toward I 464 North
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 464 North
4
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Waterside Drive, Saint Paul Boulevard, Downtown, Norfolk
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 264 East: Waterside Drive, Saint Paul Boulevard, Downtown, Norfolk
6
Keep slight left to continue on Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard
7
Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul's Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Saint Paul's Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Pauls Boulevard
9
Continue on Monticello Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Monticello Avenue
10
Turn left onto Church Street
486 ft
·
14 sec
·
Church Street
11
Continue on Granby Street
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Granby Street
12
Turn left onto I 64
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 64
13
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
14
Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
15
Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
16
Keep slight left
61 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295 North: Washington
19
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 North: Washington
21
Merge slight right
46 mi
·
49 min
22
Keep slight right
1.6 mi
·
1 min
23
Keep slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
24
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
41 min
25
Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 North: Tysons Corner
27
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
28
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Capital Beltway
29
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Fairfax, Arlington
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50: Fairfax, Arlington
30
Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Arlington
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 50 East: Arlington
31
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Arlington
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50 East: Arlington
32
Merge slight left onto Arlington Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Arlington Boulevard
33
Turn left onto Annandale Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Annandale Road
34
Turn right onto South Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Washington Street
35
Continue on North Washington Street
358 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Washington Street
36
Arrive at your destination
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 97 miles from Chesapeake, VA, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
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 43 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Falls Church, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, VA
This is one driving day of about 193.9 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Chesapeake, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97 miles from Chesapeake, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.32 one way
$60.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $33.15 | $66.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.89 | $71.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.81 | $85.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.36 | $9.31 |
| Efficient EV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.97 | $7.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.6 | 0 | $27.15 | $12.41 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Falls Church, VA
Afternoon in Falls Church on Saturday
Local time
3:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
2 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 54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
193.9 mi in 3h 54m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Poindexter Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chesapeake, VA to Falls Church, VA is easy. At 3h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesapeake, VA to Falls Church, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 193.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesapeake, VA to Falls Church, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Falls Church, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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