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Trip from Lakeside, VA to Chesapeake, VA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

101.1 mi

163 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lakeside, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 101.1 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway, Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.1 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.81 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

50.6 miles from Lakeside, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 101.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 6m highway drive covering 101.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Hampton Roads Beltway. The longest continuous stretch is about 78.1 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 23 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 78.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Hampton Roads Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Dumbarton Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 101.1 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 0.3 miles (Dumbarton Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Dumbarton Road

Turn left onto Dumbarton Road

Navigation decision point

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Merge onto I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 64

Keep slight right at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 75 Toward I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
7
93.7 mi into trip | ~1h 51m 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
99.8 mi into trip | ~2h 3m 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 Lakeside, VA to Chesapeake, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.

Norfolk

5.3 mi in | ~9m | via I 64

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 78.1 mi 1h 29m
Hampton Roads Beltway 6.8 mi 8m
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike 3.9 mi 5m
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel 3.5 mi 4m
Chesapeake Boulevard 2.1 mi 3m
Ballentine Boulevard 1.1 mi 1m
East Princess Anne Road 0.9 mi 1m
Wilson Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 78.1 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside, VA and Chesapeake, VA.

1

Start on Cedar Croft Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Cedar Croft Street
2

Turn left onto Dumbarton Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Dumbarton Road
3

Turn right onto VA 161

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Lakeside Avenue
4

Continue on VA 161

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hermitage Road
5

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
6

Merge onto I 95

3.9 mi · 5 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 64

78 mi · 1 hr 29 min · I 64
Exit 75 Toward I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60

342 ft · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
9

Continue on I 64; US 60

3.5 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
10

Continue on I 64; US 60

6.7 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 278 Toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn straight onto VA 194

2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13

Turn straight

135 ft · 7 sec
14

Turn left onto VA 247

1.1 mi · 1 min · Ballentine Boulevard
15

Turn right onto VA 166

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Princess Anne Road
16

Turn left onto VA 166

0.6 mi · 1 min · Park Avenue
17

Turn left onto US 460; VA 166; VA 168

0.3 mi · 57 sec · East Brambleton Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on US 460; VA 166; VA 168

0.7 mi · 1 min · Campostella Road
19

Turn right onto US 460; VA 166

0.7 mi · 1 min · Wilson Road
Use the right lane.
20

Continue on US 460; VA 166

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 22nd Street
21

Continue on US 460; VA 166

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
22

Turn right onto D Street

412 ft · 18 sec · D Street
23

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 50.6 miles from Lakeside, VA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.1 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 22 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.6 miles or 1h 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 37m

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 Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, VA

This is one driving day of about 101.1 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Lakeside, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 78.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.6 mi from Lakeside, VA · 1h into the drive

independent city in Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newport News, VA

51 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

Highland Springs, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Williamsburg, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.6 miles from Lakeside, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.1 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Colonial National Historical Park

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 59.3
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 83.7
View on nps.gov
Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

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...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 10.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.81 one way

$31.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $17.29 $34.57
premium $4.70 $18.71 $37.42
diesel $5.61 $22.32 $44.64

Estimated Tolls: $0.27

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (3.9 mi) $0.27

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.3 0 $10.62 $4.85
Efficient EV 25.3 0 $8.85 $4.04
EV Truck/SUV 40.4 0 $14.15 $6.47

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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 16, 2026

Origin

Lakeside, VA

Evening in Lakeside on Thursday

Local time

6:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chesapeake, VA

Evening in Chesapeake on Thursday

Local time

6:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 14 mph 0% chance 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

45 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

2h 6m 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 Lakeside, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 101.1 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway, Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.6 miles from Lakeside, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.81 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 is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 101.1 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 0.3 miles (Dumbarton Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lakeside, VA to Chesapeake, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Petersburg National Battlefield.

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