Loch Lomond to Chesapeake is 187.7 miles and takes about 3h 52m via I 64, I 95, and Dumfries Road, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's well-suited for a single day of travel. If you're looking for a quick journey between these two points without much fuss, this route fits the bill.
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
93.8 miles from Loch Lomond, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 52m. Total distance: 187.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, with 72% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 66.8 miles on I 64, offering a consistent pace. The journey generally follows a pattern of faster highway driving with brief transitions onto local roads like Dumfries Road. Expect a predictable commute-style feel for much of the 3-hour-plus drive.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 95. 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 SR 1540 / Lomond Drive.
Driving Effort10/10
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 26 significant decision points across 187.7 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 (SR 1540 / Lomond Drive): Navigation decision point; at 38.4 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 1540 / Lomond Drive
Turn right onto SR 1540 / Lomond Drive
Navigation decision point
6
38.4 mi into trip|~57m in|I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
87 mi into trip|~1h 50m 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
101.9 mi into trip|~2h 6m 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
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180.3 mi into trip|~3h 38m 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 Loch Lomond, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.
Norfolk
87 mi in|~1h 50m
Va Beach
87 mi in|~1h 50m
Virginia Beach
101.9 mi in|~2h 6m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
66.8 mi
1h 15m
I 95
66.8 mi
1h 14m
Dumfries Road
15.2 mi
22m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
14m
Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi
8m
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi
4m
Chesapeake Boulevard
2.1 mi
3m
Grant Avenue
1.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 66.8 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loch Lomond, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
1
Start on Arlington Avenue
449 ft·24 sec·Arlington Avenue
2
Turn left onto SR 1502
0.2 mi·36 sec·Amherst Drive
3
Turn right onto SR 1540
0.1 mi·27 sec·Lomond Drive
4
Turn left onto Victoria Street
0.8 mi·2 min·Victoria Street
5
Turn left onto Plantation Lane
0.7 mi·2 min·Plantation Lane
6
Turn left onto VA 234 BUS
0.4 mi·52 sec·Sudley Road
7
Turn slight right onto VA 234 BUS
1.2 mi·3 min·Grant Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto VA 234 BUS
80 ft·1 sec·Grant Avenue
9
Continue on VA 234 BUS
0.3 mi·41 sec·Grant Avenue
10
Continue on VA 234 BUS
1.7 mi·3 min·Dumfries Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto VA 294; VA 234 BUS
0.1 mi·11 sec·VA 294; VA 234 BUS
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto VA 234 BUS
0.7 mi·1 min·VA 234 BUS
13
Merge onto VA 234
13 mi·19 min·Dumfries Road
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·58 sec
15
Merge onto I 95
18 mi·20 min·I 95
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
49 mi·53 min·I 95
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
1.9 mi·2 min
Exit 84AToward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va BeachUse the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Merge onto I 295
13 mi·14 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
1.3 mi·2 min
Exit 28AToward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 64
67 mi·1 hr 15 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60
342 ft·5 sec·Hampton Roads Beltway
22
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi·4 min·Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
23
Continue on I 64; US 60
6.7 mi·8 min·Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 278Toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
25
Turn straight onto VA 194
2.1 mi·3 min·Chesapeake Boulevard
Use the left lane.
26
Turn straight
135 ft·7 sec
27
Turn left onto VA 247
1.1 mi·1 min·Ballentine Boulevard
28
Turn right onto VA 166
0.9 mi·1 min·East Princess Anne Road
29
Turn left onto VA 166
0.6 mi·1 min·Park Avenue
30
Turn left onto US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.3 mi·57 sec·East Brambleton Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
31
Continue on US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.7 mi·1 min·Campostella Road
32
Turn right onto US 460; VA 166
0.7 mi·1 min·Wilson Road
Use the right lane.
33
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi·27 sec·22nd Street
34
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi·29 sec·Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
35
Turn right onto D Street
412 ft·18 sec·D Street
36
Arrive at destination
D Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 52m duration, starting your drive from Loch Lomond in the morning will comfortably get you to Chesapeake before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated around $29, you have flexibility to depart when it suits you. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you approach more urbanized areas. A good tip for this route is to ensure you have enough fuel before entering longer stretches on I 64, as services can sometimes be spaced out.
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 93.8 miles from Loch Lomond, VA, or about 1h 58m 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 41 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.8 miles or 1h 58m 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 Loch Lomond, 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 Loch Lomond, VA
This is one driving day of about 187.7 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Loch Lomond, 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 93.8 mi from Loch Lomond, VA
· 1h 58m 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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
$15
near mile 148.9
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
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 168.3
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
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 103.5
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.3
0
$19.71
$9.01
Efficient EV
46.9
0
$16.42
$7.51
EV Truck/SUV
75.1
0
$26.28
$12.01
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Loch Lomond, VA
Morning
in Loch Lomond on Friday
Local time
9:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chesapeake, VA
Morning
in Chesapeake on Friday
Local time
9:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 7 mph12% chanceLive 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
8 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 52m 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 Loch Lomond, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 187.7 miles and takes about 3h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, I 95, Dumfries Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.8 miles from Loch Lomond, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.35 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 26 significant decision points across 187.7 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 (SR 1540 / Lomond Drive): Navigation decision point; at 38.4 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Loch Lomond, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
