The drive from Deltaville, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on George Washington Memorial Highway, I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on George Washington Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.29 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
36.1 miles from Deltaville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 72.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 72.2 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.
George Washington Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.5 miles in near VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 9.5 miles (VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road): Navigation decision point; at 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.6 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
9.5 mi into trip|~15m in|VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road
At end of road, turn right onto VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road
Navigation decision point
5
44.2 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
5
44.6 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
64.8 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 278
Toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
5
70.9 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|US 460; VA 166 / Wilson Road
Turn right onto US 460; VA 166 / Wilson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Deltaville, VA to Chesapeake, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.
Norfolk
44.2 mi in|~1h 8m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
George Washington Memorial Highway
21.6 mi
33m
I 64
10 mi
12m
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi
8m
John Clayton Memorial Highway
6.4 mi
8m
General Puller Highway
4.9 mi
8m
Twiggs Ferry Road
3.6 mi
4m
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi
4m
Chesapeake Boulevard
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
George Washington Memorial Highway
— 21.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deltaville, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
1
Start on VA 33
4.9 mi·8 min·General Puller Highway
2
Turn left onto SR 630
1.0 mi·2 min·Stampers Bay Road
3
Turn left onto VA 3
3.6 mi·4 min·Twiggs Ferry Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto VA 3; VA 198
1.6 mi·2 min·Buckley Hall Road
5
Turn left onto VA 3
2.1 mi·2 min·Windsor Road
6
Turn right onto VA 3; VA 14
6.4 mi·8 min·John Clayton Memorial Highway
7
Turn left onto US 17 BUS
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
8
Turn left onto US 17
11 mi·16 min·George Washington Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US 17
1.1 mi·1 min·Coleman Bridge
10
Continue on US 17
11 mi·17 min·George Washington Memorial Highway
11
Continue on US 17
0.8 mi·1 min·J Clyde Morris Boulevard
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
13
Merge onto I 64
10.0 mi·12 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60
342 ft·5 sec·Hampton Roads Beltway
15
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi·4 min·Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
16
Continue on I 64; US 60
6.7 mi·8 min·Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 278Toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto VA 194
2.1 mi·3 min·Chesapeake Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Turn straight
135 ft·7 sec
20
Turn left onto VA 247
1.1 mi·1 min·Ballentine Boulevard
21
Turn right onto VA 166
0.9 mi·1 min·East Princess Anne Road
22
Turn left onto VA 166
0.6 mi·1 min·Park Avenue
23
Turn left onto US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.3 mi·57 sec·East Brambleton Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.7 mi·1 min·Campostella Road
25
Turn right onto US 460; VA 166
0.7 mi·1 min·Wilson Road
Use the right lane.
26
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi·27 sec·22nd Street
27
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi·29 sec·Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn right onto D Street
412 ft·18 sec·D Street
29
Arrive at destination
D 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 36.1 miles from Deltaville, VA, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 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 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.1 miles or 55m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesapeake, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Deltaville, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Deltaville, VA
This is one driving day of about 72.2 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Deltaville, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on George Washington Memorial Highway for about 21.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.1 mi from Deltaville, VA
· 55m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.29 one way
$22.58 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$12.35
$24.69
premium
$4.70
$13.36
$26.73
diesel
$5.61
$15.94
$31.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.7
0
$7.58
$3.47
Efficient EV
18.1
0
$6.32
$2.89
EV Truck/SUV
28.9
0
$10.11
$4.62
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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 13, 2026
Origin
Deltaville, VA
Evening
in Deltaville on Friday
Local time
6:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chesapeake, VA
Evening
in Chesapeake on Friday
Local time
6:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
29 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
1h 50m 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 Deltaville, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are George Washington Memorial Highway, I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.1 miles from Deltaville, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.29 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 72.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 9.5 miles (VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road): Navigation decision point; at 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.6 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Deltaville, VA to Chesapeake, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Monroe National Monument and Colonial National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
