Trip from Chesapeake, VA to Claypool Hill, VA

Drive Time

7h 55m

Distance

414.2 mi

667 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

7h 47m ★

6 AM

7h 56m

8 AM

8h 13m

10 AM

8h 2m

12 PM

8h 0m

3 PM

8h 3m

5 PM

8h 13m

8 PM

7h 50m

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

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Chesapeake, VA

Willians Huerta

Claypool Hill, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chesapeake, VA to Claypool Hill, VA covers 414.2 miles and takes about 7h 55m 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 $66.29 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

207.1 miles from Chesapeake, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 55m drive with frequent turns across 414.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 29 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Poindexter Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 464 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 264 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Waterside Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Saint Paul's Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Saint Pauls Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Monticello Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Church Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Poindexter Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake, VA and Claypool Hill, VA.

Start on D Street

413 ft · 21 sec · D Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto Poindexter Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

Take the ramp straight toward I 464 North

0.2 mi · 18 sec · I 464 North

Merge slight left

1.2 mi · 1 min

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

Keep slight left to continue on Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard

Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul's Boulevard

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Saint Paul's Boulevard

Turn right onto Saint Pauls Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

Continue on Monticello Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

Turn left onto Church Street

486 ft · 14 sec · Church Street

Continue on Granby Street

4.0 mi · 9 min · Granby Street

Turn left onto I 64

0.2 mi · 26 sec · I 64

Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

13 mi · 17 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

Keep slight left

61 mi · 1 hr 7 min

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

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

1.3 mi · 2 min · I 295 North: Washington

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

23 mi · 24 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

0.6 mi · 55 sec · I 64 West: Charlottesville

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

120 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 64 West: Charlottesville

Keep slight left

117 mi · 2 hr 9 min

Continue straight

1.3 mi · 1 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

27 mi · 30 min · I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va

Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Bluefield

0.3 mi · 1 min · US 52 North: Bluefield

Turn right onto John Nash Boulevard

2.5 mi · 2 min · John Nash Boulevard

Take the exit straight toward US 460 West: Bluefield

0.3 mi · 38 sec · US 460 West: Bluefield

Merge slight left onto Big Laurel Highway

9.9 mi · 11 min · Big Laurel Highway

Continue on Governor G C Peery Highway

27 mi · 35 min · Governor G C Peery Highway

Continue on Governor G C Peery Highway

125 ft · 16 sec · Governor G C Peery Highway

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 207.1 miles from Chesapeake, VA, or about 3h 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 91 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 207.1 miles or 3h 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 6h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Claypool Hill, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chesapeake, VA

This is one driving day of about 414.2 miles and 7h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Chesapeake, VA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 207.1 mi from Chesapeake, VA · 3h 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland, MD

207 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

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakland, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 207.1 miles from Chesapeake, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Claypool Hill, VA

The final approach into Claypool Hill, 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 Claypool Hill, 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

$66.29 one way

$132.58 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 145 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$72.22	$144.45
premium	$4.78	$77.92	$155.83
diesel	$5.64	$92.02	$184.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$66

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$91–$116

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 144.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	124.3	1	$43.49	$19.88
Efficient EV	103.6	1	$36.24	$16.57
EV Truck/SUV	165.7	2	$57.99	$26.51

Gas CO2

145 kg

EV CO2

48 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Chesapeake, VA

Evening in Chesapeake on Sunday

Local time

6:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Claypool Hill, VA

Evening in Claypool Hill on Sunday

Local time

6:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

76°F

Oakland, MD

207 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

6 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

7h 55m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Claypool Hill, VA covers 414.2 miles and takes about 7h 55m 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 207.1 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 $66.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

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

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