Trip from Newington, VA to Chesapeake, VA

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Drive Time

3h 36m

Distance

182.7 mi

294 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 24m ★

6 AM

3h 36m

8 AM

4h 1m

10 AM

3h 45m

12 PM

3h 43m

3 PM

3h 46m

5 PM

4h 0m

8 PM

3h 29m

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

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Newington, VA

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Chesapeake, VA

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Newington, VA, to Chesapeake, VA? This 182.7-mile journey will take you about 3 hours and 36 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day drive. You'll primarily be on I-95 and I-64, with a significant portion on the Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $29, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within the Southeast region. This route is a straightforward highway-focused drive, perfect if you want to get to your destination efficiently.

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

91.3 miles from Newington, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this 182.7-mile trip, with 63% of the route being on major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 66.8 miles on I-64, so be prepared for extended periods of steady driving. While the Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway and I-95 will get you moving, I-64 will be your primary companion for a significant portion of the journey. It's a route designed for making miles efficiently rather than for scenic detours.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 29 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 0.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 182.7 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 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward SR 617, I 95 South: Backlick Road, Richmond

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward SR 617, I 95 South: Backlick Road, Richm...

0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Richmond

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 95 South: Richmond

82 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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...

96.9 mi into trip | ~1h 50m 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

175.3 mi into trip | ~3h 22m 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 Newington, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.

Norfolk

82 mi in | ~1h 34m

Va Beach

82 mi in | ~1h 34m

Virginia Beach

96.9 mi in | ~1h 50m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	66.8 mi	1h 15m
I 95	48.6 mi	53m
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway	32.5 mi	38m
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
Ballentine Boulevard	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 66.8 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

139 ft · 17 sec · this road

Turn left

89 ft · 12 sec

Turn left onto SR 877

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Newington Road

Turn left onto SR 877

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Loisdale Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto VA 286

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Fairfax County Parkway

Take the exit

482 ft · 16 sec

Toward SR 617, I 95 South: Backlick Road, Richmond Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 95 South: Richmond Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

33 mi · 38 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

49 mi · 53 min · I 95

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

1.9 mi · 2 min

Exit 84A Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Merge onto I 295

13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min

Exit 28A Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 64

67 mi · 1 hr 15 min · I 64

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60

342 ft · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

Continue on I 64; US 60

3.5 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

Continue on I 64; US 60

6.7 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Exit 278 Toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto VA 194

2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn straight

135 ft · 7 sec

Turn left onto VA 247

1.1 mi · 1 min · Ballentine Boulevard

Turn right onto VA 166

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Princess Anne Road

Turn left onto VA 166

0.6 mi · 1 min · Park Avenue

Turn left onto US 460; VA 166; VA 168

0.3 mi · 57 sec · East Brambleton Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 460; VA 166; VA 168

0.7 mi · 1 min · Campostella Road

Turn right onto US 460; VA 166

0.7 mi · 1 min · Wilson Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 460; VA 166

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 22nd Street

Continue on US 460; VA 166

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto D Street

412 ft · 18 sec · D Street

Arrive at destination

D Street

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 36-minute drive, leaving early in the morning can help you avoid some of the typical traffic associated with the I-95 corridor. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 66.8-mile stretch on I-64, to ensure you don't need to make an unplanned stop. Given the relatively short duration and manageable distance, this trip is best suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to maximize your time at 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 91.3 miles from Newington, VA, or about 1h 44m 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 91.3 miles or 1h 44m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesapeake, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Newington, 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 Newington, VA

This is one driving day of about 182.7 miles and 3h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newington, 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 91.3 mi from Newington, VA · 1h 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

91 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

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.3 miles from Newington, 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 66.8 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

$28.57 one way

$57.14 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$31.24	$62.48
premium	$4.70	$33.81	$67.63
diesel	$5.61	$40.34	$80.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54.8	$19.18	$8.77
Efficient EV	45.7	$15.99	$7.31
EV Truck/SUV	73.1	$25.58	$11.69

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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 data refreshed 11 hours ago

Origin

Newington, VA

Morning in Newington on Wednesday

Local time

7:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chesapeake, VA

Morning in Chesapeake on Wednesday

Local time

7:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Clear

SW 7 to 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

86°F

Middletown, MD

91 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

19 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 36m 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 Newington, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 182.7 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, I 95, Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 91.3 miles from Newington, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.57 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.

Between Newington, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.

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Trip from Newington, VA to Chesapeake, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Chesapeake, VA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Newington, VA

Chesapeake, VA

Same local time

19 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 36m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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