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Trip from Chesapeake, VA to Lakeside, VA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

100.2 mi

161 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

31 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chesapeake, VA to Lakeside, VA covers 100.2 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway, Granby Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.3 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.67 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.

Midpoint

50.1 miles from Chesapeake, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 100.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 7m highway drive covering 100.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Hampton Roads Beltway. The longest continuous stretch is about 75.3 miles on I 64.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Hampton Roads Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 100.2 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 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (US 460 ALT): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (US 460 ALT): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9
1.8 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 264 East: Waterside Drive, Saint Paul Boulevard, Downtown, Norfolk

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 6B Toward I 264 East: Waterside Drive, Saint Paul...
9
2.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 460 ALT

Keep slight left at fork onto US 460 ALT toward Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 9 Toward Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard
8
2.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 460 ALT

Keep slight left at fork onto US 460 ALT toward Saint Paul's Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Saint Paul's Boulevard
8
98.6 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward VA 161: Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 80 Toward VA 161: Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue
9
98.8 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue, Westbrook Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue, Westbro...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 75.3 mi 1h 25m
Hampton Roads Beltway 9.6 mi 12m
Granby Street 4 mi 9m
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel 3.5 mi 4m
Monticello Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
I 464 1.2 mi 1m
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike 1.1 mi 1m
Saint Pauls Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 75.3 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on D Street

412 ft · 20 sec · D Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto US 460; VA 166

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Poindexter Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 464 North
4

Merge onto I 464

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 464
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 6B Toward I 264 East: Waterside Drive, Saint Paul Boulevard, Downtown, Norfolk Use the slight left lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 460 ALT

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 460 ALT
Exit 9 Toward Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard Use the slight left lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 460 ALT

0.3 mi · 53 sec · US 460 ALT
Toward Saint Paul's Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn right onto US 460 ALT

0.6 mi · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on US 460

1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
10

Turn left onto US 460

486 ft · 13 sec · Church Street
11

Continue on US 460

4.0 mi · 9 min · Granby Street
Use the left lane.
12

Turn left

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 64
13

Merge onto I 64

3.8 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 64; US 60

3.5 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
15

Continue on I 64; US 60

5.9 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

75 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

1.1 mi · 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 80 Toward VA 161: Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork

500 ft · 19 sec
Toward Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue, Westbrook Avenue Use the straight / left lanes.
20

Turn right onto VA 161

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Hermitage Road
21

Continue on VA 161

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Lakeside Avenue
22

Turn left onto Dumbarton Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Dumbarton Road
23

Turn right onto Cedar Croft Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Cedar Croft Street
24

Arrive at destination

Cedar Croft Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.1 miles from Chesapeake, VA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.3 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 22 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.1 miles or 1h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakeside, 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 100.2 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Chesapeake, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 75.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.1 mi from Chesapeake, VA · 1h 7m into the drive

independent city in Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newport News, VA

50 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.

Popular next leg

Newport News, VA to Lakeside, VA

75.2 mi · 1h 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Hampton, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Williamsburg, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.1 miles from Chesapeake, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.3 miles.

Arriving in Lakeside, VA

The final approach into Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Early Bird Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Quinton, Virginia

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.8

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+18042464145

Visit website

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Newport News, Virginia

0.5 mi

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Williamsburg, Virginia

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Cafe Synai

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 93.1

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18048161419

Tous les Jours Bakery & Cafe - Newport News

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Newport News, Virginia

1.8 mi

Calyx Cafe | Lounge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

1.6 mi

Early Bird Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.8

Quinton, Virginia

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+18042464145

Visit website

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.6

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+17573695533

Visit website

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 50.1

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17572580007

Visit website

Cafe Rustika

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 93.1

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18042258811

Visit website

Tarrant's Cafe Downtown

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 93.1

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18042250035

Visit website

Chez Foushee Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 93.1

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+18046483225

Visit website

Roberto Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.9

Sandston, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18042222250

Visit website

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 28.6

Yorktown, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17578679004

Visit website

Cafe Synai

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 93.1

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18048161419

Tous les Jours Bakery & Cafe - Newport News

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.6

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17577553134

Visit website

Calyx Cafe | Lounge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 93.1

Richmond, Virginia

Visit website

Harrison Street Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93.1

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

Visit website

Autumn's Catering & Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 100.2

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 9:30 am–4:30 pm

+18045916191

Visit website

Cafe Stella

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.2

Norfolk, Virginia

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

+17576250461

Visit website

Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters and Petite Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 35.8

Yorktown, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+17578723020

Visit website

Passport Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 100.2

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 8 am–6:30 pm

+18042871877

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 28.6

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 21.5

Hampton, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 28.6

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 100.2

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Portsmouth, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 93.1

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18046449871

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 100.2

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 93.1

Richmond, Virginia

+18047888000

Visit website

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 100.2

Henrico, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18042629887

Visit website

Casemate Museum of Fort Monroe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 14.3

Fort Monroe, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17576908181

Visit website

Colonial Escape Room

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 43

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hours: 2–9 pm

+17576032594

Visit website

Lee Hall Mansion

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 35.8

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17578883371

Visit website

Virginia Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 7.2

Norfolk, Virginia

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+17574412374

Visit website

Loch Ness Monster

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 43

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+17572294386

Visit website

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Portsmouth, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17573938591

Visit website

T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 93.1

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Colonial National Historical Park

Colonial National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $15 near mile 41.5
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument

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...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 17.3
View on nps.gov
Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 89.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.67 one way

$31.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $17.13 $34.27
premium $4.70 $18.54 $37.09
diesel $5.61 $22.12 $44.25

Estimated Tolls: $0.08

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (1.1 mi) $0.08

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

31 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Base Portsmouth

Portsmouth, VA

Non-Networked

14 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Norfolk, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Newport News, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Portsmouth, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Norfolk, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Norfolk, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

JANAF Shopping Yard - Tesla Supercharger

Norfolk, VA

Tesla

6 DCFC

IKEA Store 569 (Norfolk, VA)

Norfolk, VA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 7 Non-Networked: 6 Tesla: 6 eVgo Network: 5 FORD_CHARGE: 3 CHARGESMART_EV: 2 Electrify America: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.1 0 $10.52 $4.81
Efficient EV 25.1 0 $8.77 $4.01
EV Truck/SUV 40.1 0 $14.03 $6.41

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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 15, 2026

Origin

Chesapeake, VA

Late night in Chesapeake on Friday

Local time

1:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lakeside, VA

Late night in Lakeside on Friday

Local time

1:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

4 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

2h 7m 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 Lakeside, VA covers 100.2 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway, Granby 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 50.1 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 $15.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 100.2 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 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (US 460 ALT): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (US 460 ALT): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Chesapeake, VA to Lakeside, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Petersburg National Battlefield.

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