Origin
Chesapeake, VA
Afternoon in Chesapeake on Saturday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Chesapeake, VA to Rustburg, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
189.7 mi
305 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
4h 5m
★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m
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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Rustburg, VA
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
The drive from Chesapeake, VA to Rustburg, VA covers 189.7 miles and takes about 4h 17m 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 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
94.8 miles from Chesapeake, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 189.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m 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 4h 17m drive with frequent turns across 189.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 17m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesapeake, VA to Rustburg, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Poindexter Street | — | — |
| I 464 North | — | — |
| I 264 West | — | — |
| I 664 | — | — |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | — | — |
| US 13 | — | — |
| West Military Highway | — | — |
| Portsmouth Boulevard | — | — |
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 Rustburg, 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 right to continue on I 264 West Toll: Downtown Tunnel, Portsmouth
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 264 West Toll: Downtown Tunnel, Portsmouth
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West Toll: Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 264 West Toll: Tunnel
7
Merge slight left
6.7 mi
·
9 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
9
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
11
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue on West Military Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Military Highway
13
Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Petersburg
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 460: Petersburg
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery
50 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery
16
Turn left onto Rives Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Rives Road
17
Take the ramp right toward I 95 North
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 95 North
18
Merge slight left
3.7 mi
·
4 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone
20
Merge slight right onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
22
Continue on Airport Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Street
23
Continue on New Cox Road
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New Cox Road
24
Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Colonial Trail Highway
25
Continue on East Colonial Trail Road
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East Colonial Trail Road
26
Continue on East Colonial Trail
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
East Colonial Trail
27
Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Colonial Trail Highway
28
Keep slight right to continue on West Colonial Trail Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
West Colonial Trail Highway
29
Keep slight left
29 mi
·
34 min
30
Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Richmond Highway
31
Turn left onto Village Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Village Highway
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Village Highway
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Village Highway
33
Exit the roundabout onto Village Highway
8.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Village Highway
34
Turn left onto Kabler Lane
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kabler Lane
35
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 94.8 miles from Chesapeake, VA, or about 2h 8m 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 42 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.8 miles or 2h 8m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rustburg, 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.
+
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 189.7 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 94.8 mi from Chesapeake, VA · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.8 miles from Chesapeake, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rustburg, VA
The final approach into Rustburg, 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 Rustburg, 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
$29.66 one way
$59.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.44 | $64.87 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.11 | $70.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.88 | $83.77 |
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: 66.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.92 | $9.11 |
| Efficient EV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.60 | $7.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.9 | 0 | $26.56 | $12.14 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Rustburg, VA
Afternoon in Rustburg on Saturday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
39 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
4h 17m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Rustburg, VA covers 189.7 miles and takes about 4h 17m 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 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.8 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 $29.66 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 17m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesapeake, VA to Rustburg, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chesapeake, VA to Rustburg, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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