Origin
Halifax, VA
Morning in Halifax on Thursday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Halifax, VA to Chesapeake, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
168.9 mi
272 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Halifax, VA
Boris Hamer
Chesapeake, VA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 168.9 miles across Southeastern Virginia, this trip from Halifax to Chesapeake typically takes about 3 hours and 51 minutes of driving time. Because the total duration is quite manageable, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to budget approximately $27 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily utilizes Southampton Parkway, the Clarksville Bypass, and Governor Harrison Parkway, offering a consistent connection between the two regions. It is a straightforward trip that balances efficiency with a mixed-road profile, making it a reliable choice if you are looking to reach the coast from the interior without overcomplicating your itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.4 miles from Halifax, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 168.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 168.9-mile transit. With a 57% highway share, the route transitions between faster, high-speed sections and more localized driving. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 62.1 miles while traveling along Southampton Parkway, which allows for steady progress. The road's personality shifts as you move through these varied thoroughfares, requiring you to remain alert to changing speed limits and road types. This combination of highway and local road segments ensures the drive stays engaging without becoming a monotonous interstate grind.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southampton Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 62.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28.4 miles in near US 58 / Clarksville Bypass.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 168.9 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 28.4 miles (US 58 / Clarksville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.8 miles (US 13; US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
28.4 mi into trip
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~40m in
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US 58 / Clarksville Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 / Clarksville Bypass toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
6
158.8 mi into trip
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~3h 34m in
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US 13; US 460
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13; US 460 toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmout...
6
159.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15A
Toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
8
164.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 42m in
Take the exit toward VA 164 West, US 17: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk, Frederick Boulevard
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 6; 5
Toward VA 164 West, US 17: Martin Luther King J...
9
164.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 17: Frederick Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward US 17: Frederick Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Halifax, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Hill, Norfolk and Va Beach.
Hill
28.4 mi in
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~40m
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via US 58
Norfolk
158 mi in
|
~3h 32m
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via US 13; US 460
Va Beach
158 mi in
|
~3h 32m
|
via US 13; US 460
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton Parkway | 62.1 mi | 1h 20m |
| Clarksville Bypass | 22.9 mi | 29m |
| Governor Harrison Parkway | 22.5 mi | 30m |
| Bill Tuck Highway | 18.1 mi | 22m |
| Pleasant Shade Drive | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| West Atlantic Street | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| I 264 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Highway 58 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Southampton Parkway
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halifax, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
1
Start on SR T-1110
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Houston Street
2
Turn straight onto SR T-1111
210 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cemetery Street
3
Turn left onto US 501
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on US 501
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Halifax Road
5
Turn left onto VA 129
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Halifax Road
6
Continue on VA 129
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
7
Turn left onto VA 34
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hodges Street
8
Turn right onto US 360
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
John Randolph Boulevard
9
Continue on US 360
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
James D Hagood Highway
10
Continue on US 360
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
John Randolph Boulevard
11
Turn left onto US 58
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Bill Tuck Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on US 58; VA 49
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
14
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 1
15
Continue on US 58
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Hill Bypass
16
Continue on US 58
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Atlantic Street
17
Continue on US 58
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 58
18
Continue on US 58
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Piney Pond Road
19
Continue on US 58
23 mi
·
30 min
·
Governor Harrison Parkway
20
Continue on US 58
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Pleasant Shade Drive
21
Continue on US 58
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West Atlantic Street
22
Continue on US 58
62 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Southampton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Military Highway
24
Take the exit onto US 13; US 460
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 13; US 460
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
25
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13; US 460
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 13; US 460
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
26
Merge onto I 664; US 13; US 460
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
27
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 15A
Toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
28
Continue on I 264
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 264
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 6; 5
Toward VA 164 West, US 17: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk, Frederick Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 5
Toward US 17: Frederick Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
31
Turn right onto US 17
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Frederick Boulevard
Use the right lane.
32
At end of road, turn left onto VA 141
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
George Washington Highway
33
Turn right onto VA 337
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
34
Continue on VA 337
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
35
Turn straight onto VA 337
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
36
Turn left onto D Street
412 ft
·
18 sec
·
D Street
37
Arrive at destination
D Street
Trip Plan
Since the drive is under four hours, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, though planning for one strategic stop will help keep you refreshed. Keep in mind that with a $27 fuel estimate, it is wise to monitor your consumption during the longer 62.1-mile stretch on Southampton Parkway. Since this is a one-day trip, utilize that single planned stop to stretch your legs and refuel before hitting the final leg of the drive. Focus on maintaining a steady pace through the various parkways to ensure you arrive in Chesapeake feeling comfortable and ready for your destination.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.4 miles from Halifax, VA, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 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 37 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.4 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
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 Halifax, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Halifax, VA
This is one driving day of about 168.9 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Halifax, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southampton Parkway for about 62.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.4 mi from Halifax, VA · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.4 miles from Halifax, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southampton Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.1 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Chesapeake, 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
$26.41 one way
$52.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $28.88 | $57.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $31.26 | $62.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.29 | $74.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.73 | $8.11 |
| Efficient EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.78 | $6.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.65 | $10.81 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Chesapeake, VA
Morning in Chesapeake on Thursday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Lawrenceville, VA
84 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
5 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
3h 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 Halifax, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 168.9 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southampton Parkway, Clarksville Bypass, Governor Harrison Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.4 miles from Halifax, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 168.9 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 28.4 miles (US 58 / Clarksville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.8 miles (US 13; US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Halifax, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Hill, Norfolk and Va Beach.
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