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Trip from Chesapeake, VA to Sandston, VA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

87.2 mi

140 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m

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

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Downtown Chesapeake, VA, VA

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Downtown Sandston, VA, VA

Sandston, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chesapeake, VA to Sandston, VA covers 87.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m 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, East Williamsburg Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.64 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

43.6 miles from Chesapeake, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 87.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 51m highway drive covering 87.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Hampton Roads Beltway. The longest continuous stretch is about 57 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 22 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 57 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 0.1 miles in near US 460; VA 166 / Poindexter Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 460; VA 166 / Poindexter Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 460; VA 166 / Poindexter Street

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

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

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
79.2 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | VA 33

Take the exit onto VA 33 toward VA 33 West, VA 249 East: Bottoms Bridge, Quinton

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 205 Toward VA 33 West, VA 249 East: Bottoms Bridge,...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Chesapeake, VA to Sandston, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Quinton along the way.

Quinton

79.2 mi in | ~1h 39m | via VA 33

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 57 mi 1h 2m
Hampton Roads Beltway 9.6 mi 12m
East Williamsburg Road 6.4 mi 9m
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
Pocahontas Trail 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 57 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake, VA and Sandston, 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

57 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit onto VA 33

0.3 mi · 41 sec · VA 33
Exit 205 Toward VA 33 West, VA 249 East: Bottoms Bridge, Quinton Use the slight right lane.
18

Continue on VA 33

0.5 mi · 52 sec · New Kent Highway
19

Turn right onto US 60; VA 33

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pocahontas Trail
20

Continue on US 60; VA 33

6.4 mi · 9 min · East Williamsburg Road
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn right onto North Confederate Avenue

26 ft · 1 sec · North Confederate Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

North Confederate Avenue

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 43.6 miles from Chesapeake, VA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 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 19 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.6 miles or 59m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandston, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chesapeake, VA

This is one driving day of about 87.2 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 57 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.6 mi from Chesapeake, VA · 59m into the drive

independent city in Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newport News, VA

44 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 Sandston, VA

62.1 mi · 1h 14m

Pacing Suggestions

Hampton, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gloucester Point, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.6 miles from Chesapeake, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sandston, VA

The final approach into Sandston, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

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 39.1
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 15
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...

25 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 87.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.64 one way

$27.27 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $14.91 $29.82
premium $4.70 $16.14 $32.28
diesel $5.61 $19.25 $38.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.2 0 $9.16 $4.19
Efficient EV 21.8 0 $7.63 $3.49
EV Truck/SUV 34.9 0 $12.21 $5.58

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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

Evening in Chesapeake on Thursday

Local time

6:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sandston, VA

Evening in Sandston on Thursday

Local time

6:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 51m 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 Sandston, VA covers 87.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway, East Williamsburg Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.6 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 $13.64 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 460; VA 166 / Poindexter Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; 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.
On the drive from Chesapeake, VA to Sandston, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Quinton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Petersburg National Battlefield.

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