This 151.4-mile drive from King George, VA, to Chesapeake, VA, is designed for a single day, taking about 3 hours and 7 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate on I-64, I-95, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, with about 60% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $24, making it an economical option for a quick getaway. Given the relatively short duration and mixed driving profile, it's a straightforward trip within the Southeast region, suitable for a day excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
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
75.7 miles from King George, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 151.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a significant 60% of the journey utilizing major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 66.8 miles, primarily on I-64. While there are moments of faster highway travel, the overall profile suggests a blend of interstate speeds and potentially some varied road conditions as you approach your destination. This isn't a purely monotonous interstate grind, but rather a route that offers a dynamic driving experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 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 66.8 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 2.9 miles in near US 301 / James Madison Parkway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 151.4 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 2.9 miles (US 301 / James Madison Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles (US 301 BUS / East Broaddus Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2.9 mi into trip|~4m in|US 301 / James Madison Parkway
Turn right onto US 301 / James Madison Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
20 mi into trip|~27m in|US 301 BUS / East Broaddus Avenue
Turn right onto US 301 BUS / East Broaddus Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
50.7 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 84A
Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va B...
8
65.6 mi into trip|~1h 21m 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
144 mi into trip|~2h 52m 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 King George, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.
Norfolk
50.7 mi in|~1h 4m
Va Beach
50.7 mi in|~1h 4m
Virginia Beach
65.6 mi in|~1h 21m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
66.8 mi
1h 15m
I 95
18.7 mi
20m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
14m
A.P. Hill Boulevard
11.3 mi
15m
Rogers Clark Boulevard
10.3 mi
13m
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi
8m
James Madison Parkway
5.1 mi
6m
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 66.8 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between King George, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
1
Start on VA 3
2.9 mi·4 min·Kings Highway
2
Turn right onto US 301
5.1 mi·6 min·James Madison Parkway
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on US 301
0.7 mi·1 min·James Madison Memorial Bridge
4
Continue on US 301
11 mi·15 min·A.P. Hill Boulevard
5
Turn right onto US 301 BUS
1.3 mi·2 min·East Broaddus Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on VA 207 BUS
0.5 mi·58 sec·Rogers Clark Boulevard
7
Turn right onto VA 207
0.1 mi·11 sec·Bowling Green Bypass
8
Continue on VA 207
9.8 mi·12 min·Rogers Clark Boulevard
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 95 South
10
Merge onto I 95
19 mi·20 min·I 95
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
1.9 mi·2 min
Exit 84AToward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va BeachUse the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Merge onto I 295
13 mi·14 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.3 mi·2 min
Exit 28AToward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 64
67 mi·1 hr 15 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60
342 ft·5 sec·Hampton Roads Beltway
16
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi·4 min·Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
17
Continue on I 64; US 60
6.7 mi·8 min·Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 278Toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto VA 194
2.1 mi·3 min·Chesapeake Boulevard
Use the left lane.
20
Turn straight
135 ft·7 sec
21
Turn left onto VA 247
1.1 mi·1 min·Ballentine Boulevard
22
Turn right onto VA 166
0.9 mi·1 min·East Princess Anne Road
23
Turn left onto VA 166
0.6 mi·1 min·Park Avenue
24
Turn left onto US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.3 mi·57 sec·East Brambleton Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.7 mi·1 min·Campostella Road
26
Turn right onto US 460; VA 166
0.7 mi·1 min·Wilson Road
Use the right lane.
27
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi·27 sec·22nd Street
28
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi·29 sec·Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn right onto D Street
412 ft·18 sec·D Street
30
Arrive at destination
D Street
Trip Plan
For this 151.4-mile trip, leaving in the morning is your best bet to avoid any potential traffic congestion, especially as you get closer to Chesapeake. With a duration of just over 3 hours, you won't need to plan for an overnight stop, giving you flexibility. You'll encounter just one designated stop point, but consider breaking up the longest stretch of 66.8 miles on I-64 with a brief rest. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $24, and it's always wise to top off before embarking on the longer highway segments.
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 75.7 miles from King George, VA, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.8 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 33 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.7 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 28m
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 King George, 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 King George, VA
This is one driving day of about 151.4 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from King George, 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 66.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.7 mi from King George, VA
· 1h 33m 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...
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
$15
near mile 109.6
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 135.7
George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It encompasses 551 acres of land where seven generations of the Washington family lived and where George Was...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 5.2
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 67.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.68 one way
$47.35 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$25.89
$51.77
premium
$4.70
$28.02
$56.04
diesel
$5.61
$33.43
$66.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.4
0
$15.90
$7.27
Efficient EV
37.9
0
$13.25
$6.06
EV Truck/SUV
60.6
0
$21.20
$9.69
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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
King George, VA
Evening
in King George on Friday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chesapeake, VA
Evening
in Chesapeake on Friday
Local time
7:01 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
1 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
3h 7m 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 King George, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 151.4 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, I 95, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.7 miles from King George, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.68 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 19 significant decision points across 151.4 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 2.9 miles (US 301 / James Madison Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles (US 301 BUS / East Broaddus Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between King George, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and George Washington Birthplace National Monument. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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.
