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Trip from Chesapeake, VA to Pimmit Hills, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 53m

Distance

194.7 mi

313 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 41m ★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m

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

Downtown Chesapeake, VA, VA

Chesapeake, VA

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Downtown Pimmit Hills, VA, VA

Pimmit Hills, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chesapeake, VA to Pimmit Hills, VA covers 194.7 miles and takes about 3h 53m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.36 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

97.4 miles from Chesapeake, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 194.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 53m drive with frequent turns across 194.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Poindexter Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 Pimmit Hills, VA is easy. At 3h 53m 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 Pimmit Hills, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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 Pimmit Hills, 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

7.4 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway
29

Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Falls Church, Tysons Corner

0.3 mi · 35 sec · VA 7: Falls Church, Tysons Corner
30

Keep slight right to continue on VA 7 East: Falls Church

0.2 mi · 22 sec · VA 7 East: Falls Church
31

Turn straight onto Leesburg Pike

197 ft · 7 sec · Leesburg Pike
32

Turn left onto Lisle Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lisle Avenue
33

Turn right onto Griffith Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Griffith Road
34

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 97.4 miles from Chesapeake, VA, or about 1h 56m 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 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 97.4 miles or 1h 56m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pimmit Hills, 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 194.7 miles and 3h 53m.

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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 97.4 mi from Chesapeake, VA · 1h 56m into the drive

town in southeastern Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Windsor, VA

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

East Hampton, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Windsor, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.4 miles from Chesapeake, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pimmit Hills, VA

The final approach into Pimmit Hills, 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 Pimmit Hills, 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

$30.36 one way

$60.72 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $33.95 $67.90
premium $4.78 $36.63 $73.25
diesel $5.62 $43.11 $86.22

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: 68.1 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58.4 0 $20.44 $9.35
Efficient EV 48.7 0 $17.04 $7.79
EV Truck/SUV 77.9 0 $27.26 $12.46

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Chesapeake, VA

Morning in Chesapeake on Saturday

Local time

6:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pimmit Hills, VA

Morning in Pimmit Hills on Saturday

Local time

6:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

28 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 53m 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 Chesapeake, VA to Pimmit Hills, VA covers 194.7 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Poindexter Street, I 464 North, I 264 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 97.4 miles from Chesapeake, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.36 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.

The drive from Chesapeake, VA to Pimmit Hills, VA is easy. At 3h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesapeake, VA to Pimmit Hills, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Chesapeake, VA to Pimmit Hills, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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