Origin
Gloucester Point, VA
Night in Gloucester Point on Friday
Local time
9:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gloucester Point, VA to Chesapeake, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gloucester Point, VA
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Chesapeake, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gloucester Point, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 40.9 miles and takes about 1h 2m 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 10.8 miles on George Washington Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 40.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 10.8 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 0.1 miles in near SR 1206 / Lafayette Heights Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 (SR 1206 / Lafayette Heights Drive): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 1206 / Lafayette Heights Drive
Turn right onto SR 1206 / Lafayette Heights Drive
Navigation decision point
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
13.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33.5 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
39.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 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 Gloucester Point, VA to Chesapeake, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.
Norfolk
12.9 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington Memorial Highway | 10.8 mi | 17m |
| I 64 | 10 mi | 12m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Chesapeake Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Coleman Bridge | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Ballentine Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Princess Anne Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
George Washington Memorial Highway
— 10.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gloucester Point, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
1
Start on SR 1208
483 ft
·
13 sec
·
Greate Road
2
Turn right onto SR 1206
369 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lafayette Heights Drive
3
Turn left onto US 17
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
George Washington Memorial Highway
4
Continue on US 17
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Coleman Bridge
5
Continue on US 17
11 mi
·
17 min
·
George Washington Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 17
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
8
Merge onto I 64
10.0 mi
·
12 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60
342 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
10
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
11
Continue on I 64; US 60
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 278
Toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto VA 194
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Chesapeake Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Turn straight
135 ft
·
7 sec
15
Turn left onto VA 247
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ballentine Boulevard
16
Turn right onto VA 166
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Princess Anne Road
17
Turn left onto VA 166
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
18
Turn left onto US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Brambleton Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Campostella Road
20
Turn right onto US 460; VA 166
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Road
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
22nd Street
22
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto D Street
412 ft
·
18 sec
·
D Street
24
Arrive at destination
D Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.4 mi from Gloucester Point, VA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Gloucester Point, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chesapeake, VA
The final approach into Chesapeake, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.40 one way
$12.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.99 | $13.99 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Chesapeake, VA
Night in Chesapeake on Friday
Local time
9:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 9:43AM EDT until April 16 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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
41 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 2m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gloucester Point, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 40.9 miles and takes about 1h 2m 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 20.4 miles from Gloucester Point, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.40 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 40.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 (SR 1206 / Lafayette Heights Drive): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Gloucester Point, 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.
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