The drive from Jolivue, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 203 miles and takes about 3h 55m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Hampton Roads Beltway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 157.9 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.74 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
101.5 miles from Jolivue, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 203 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 55m highway drive covering 203 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 157.9 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 26 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 157.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Woodrow Wilson Parkway.
Driving Effort9/10
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 17 significant decision points across 203 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 1.4 miles (Woodrow Wilson Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.4 mi into trip|~2m in|Woodrow Wilson Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Woodrow Wilson Parkway toward I 64 East, I 81 North: Richmond, Winchester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 East, I 81 North: Richmond, Winches...
7
3.1 mi into trip|~4m in|I 64
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 64 East: Richmond
8
93.1 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
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 177
Toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
8
117.2 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
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 28A
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
7
195.6 mi into trip|~3h 40m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jolivue, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
Norfolk
93.1 mi in|~1h 42m
Virginia Beach
117.2 mi in|~2h 9m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
157.9 mi
2h 54m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi
25m
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi
8m
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi
4m
Chesapeake Boulevard
2.1 mi
3m
Woodrow Wilson Parkway
1.2 mi
1m
Ballentine Boulevard
1.1 mi
1m
East Princess Anne Road
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 157.9 mi, about 2h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jolivue, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
1
Start on US 11
0.7 mi·59 sec·Lee Jackson Highway
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
3
Merge onto VA 262
0.5 mi·38 sec·Woodrow Wilson Parkway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Woodrow Wilson Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Woodrow Wilson Parkway
Toward I 64 East, I 81 North: Richmond, Winchester
5
Merge onto I 64; I 81
1.0 mi·1 min·I 64; I 81
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64
90 mi·1 hr 38 min·I 64
Toward I 64 East: RichmondUse the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
1.2 mi·1 min
Exit 177Toward I 295 North: Washington, NorfolkUse the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 295
23 mi·25 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.3 mi·2 min
Exit 28AToward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 64
67 mi·1 hr 15 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60
342 ft·5 sec·Hampton Roads Beltway
12
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi·4 min·Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
13
Continue on I 64; US 60
6.7 mi·8 min·Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 278Toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto VA 194
2.1 mi·3 min·Chesapeake Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Turn straight
135 ft·7 sec
17
Turn left onto VA 247
1.1 mi·1 min·Ballentine Boulevard
18
Turn right onto VA 166
0.9 mi·1 min·East Princess Anne Road
19
Turn left onto VA 166
0.6 mi·1 min·Park Avenue
20
Turn left onto US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.3 mi·57 sec·East Brambleton Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.7 mi·1 min·Campostella Road
22
Turn right onto US 460; VA 166
0.7 mi·1 min·Wilson Road
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi·27 sec·22nd Street
24
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi·29 sec·Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto D Street
412 ft·18 sec·D Street
26
Arrive at destination
D Street
Trip Plan
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 101.5 miles from Jolivue, VA, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 157.9 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 45 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.5 miles or 1h 52m 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 6m
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 Jolivue, 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 Jolivue, VA
This is one driving day of about 203 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Jolivue, 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 I 64 for about 157.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.5 mi from Jolivue, VA
· 1h 52m 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.
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
~2 min detour
$15
near mile 161
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
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...
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...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 119
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.74 one way
$63.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$34.71
$69.42
premium
$4.70
$37.57
$75.14
diesel
$5.61
$44.82
$89.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
22 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Chesapeake, Virginia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Norfolk, Virginia
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Portsmouth, Virginia
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Newport News, Virginia
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Norfolk, Virginia
Tesla
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Newport News, Virginia
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Newport News, Virginia
Electrify America
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Newport News, Virginia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 10
Tesla: 4
EVgo: 4
EV Connect: 1
Electrify America: 1
Blink: 1
Tesla Destination: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.9
0
$21.31
$9.74
Efficient EV
50.8
0
$17.76
$8.12
EV Truck/SUV
81.2
1
$28.42
$12.99
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Jolivue, VA
Late night
in Jolivue on Friday
Local time
1:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chesapeake, VA
Late night
in Chesapeake on Friday
Local time
1:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Ashland, VA
102 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
4 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 55m 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 Jolivue, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 203 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Hampton Roads Beltway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.5 miles from Jolivue, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.74 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 203 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 1.4 miles (Woodrow Wilson Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jolivue, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
