Trip from North Shore, VA to Chesapeake, VA

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Drive Time

5h 27m

Distance

245 mi

394 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 14m ★

6 AM

5h 27m

8 AM

5h 54m

10 AM

5h 36m

12 PM

5h 34m

3 PM

5h 38m

5 PM

5h 53m

8 PM

5h 19m

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

Embark on a 245-mile journey from North Shore, VA, to Chesapeake, VA, a drive that will take approximately 5 hours and 27 minutes. This route, primarily utilizing Lynchburg Highway, Prince Edward Highway, and Patrick Henry Highway, is best suited as a single-day trip, especially given its moderate distance. You can expect a fuel cost of around $38 for this drive. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local experience, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape as you traverse through the Southeast region of Virginia. Plan for one stop to break up the drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

122.5 miles from North Shore, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This drive is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," with only 10% of the route on highways. Prepare for a more engaging experience behind the wheel as you navigate numerous local roads and turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 40.4 miles along Lynchburg Highway. This suggests a journey that will require your consistent attention, offering a different pace than a typical interstate cruise. The road's personality is one of continuous engagement rather than long, monotonous stretches.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Lynchburg Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 40.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 144 miles in near SR 754 / Commonwealth Centre Parkway.

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 245 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 144 miles (SR 754 / Commonwealth Centre Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 144.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 157.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

144 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in | SR 754 / Commonwealth Centre Parkway

Turn right onto SR 754 / Commonwealth Centre Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

144.9 mi into trip | ~3h 12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward VA 288 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward VA 288 South

157.3 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Petersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 South: Petersburg

159.1 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in

Take the exit toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 61A Toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

231.5 mi into trip | ~5h 6m in | VA 164 / Western Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 164 / Western Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Lynchburg Highway	40.4 mi	50m
Prince Edward Highway	24.1 mi	29m
Patrick Henry Highway	17.2 mi	21m
Moneta Road	15.9 mi	23m
James River Drive	14.6 mi	19m
VA 122	14.1 mi	18m
Hull Street Road	13.7 mi	19m
Colonial Trail West	13.3 mi	15m

Longest stretch: Lynchburg Highway — 40.4 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on SR 942

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Bluewater Drive

Turn right onto SR 616

4.8 mi · 6 min · Scruggs Road

Turn right onto VA 122

3.4 mi · 5 min · Booker T Washington Highway

Continue on VA 122

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Halesford Bridge

Continue on VA 122

16 mi · 23 min · Moneta Road

Continue on VA 122

0.6 mi · 1 min · Burks Hill Road

Take the ramp onto VA 122

14 mi · 18 min · VA 122

Toward US 460 East, VA 122 North

Continue on US 460

40 mi · 50 min · Lynchburg Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 460

24 mi · 29 min · Prince Edward Highway

Turn left onto VA 307

9.3 mi · 12 min · Holly Farms Road

Turn left onto US 360

17 mi · 21 min · Patrick Henry Highway

Continue on US 360

14 mi · 19 min · Hull Street Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto SR 754

0.9 mi · 1 min · Commonwealth Centre Parkway

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

62 ft · 1 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward VA 288 South Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto VA 288

12 mi · 14 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 95 South: Petersburg Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 95

1.5 mi · 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 61A Toward VA 10 East: Hopewell Use the right lane.

Continue on VA 10

6.8 mi · 10 min · West Hundred Road

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Continue on VA 10

2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS

15 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

Continue on VA 10

13 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

At end of road, turn left onto VA 10; VA 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rolfe Highway

Take the exit

149 ft · 6 sec

Merge onto VA 10

9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

Continue on VA 10

12 mi · 15 min · Old Stage Highway

Use the left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 258

2.8 mi · 3 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Merge onto US 17

2.3 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard

Continue on US 17

6.2 mi · 10 min · Bridge Road

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 164

7.4 mi · 9 min · Western Freeway

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 58; VA 164

0.7 mi · 46 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward VA 141 South: Downtown Portsmouth Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto US 58

0.9 mi · 1 min · London Boulevard

Turn right onto Elm Avenue

2.4 mi · 4 min · Elm Avenue

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on VA 337

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

Turn straight onto VA 337

0.7 mi · 1 min · Poindexter Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto D Street

412 ft · 18 sec · D Street

Arrive at destination

D Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 5-hour and 27-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to enjoy more daylight and fewer potential delays. While it's manageable in one day, the "turn-heavy local drive" profile means you might want to factor in an extra stop beyond the recommended one for a quick stretch or to grab a refreshment. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before heading into longer stretches like the 40.4 miles on Lynchburg Highway. This route's flexibility as a single-day trip allows you to adjust your pace as needed.

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 122.5 miles from North Shore, VA, or about 2h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.4 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 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 122.5 miles or 2h 40m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 24m

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 North Shore, 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 North Shore, VA

This is one driving day of about 245 miles and 5h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Shore, 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 Lynchburg Highway for about 40.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 122.5 mi from North Shore, VA · 2h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

123 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 122.5 miles from North Shore, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$38.31 one way

$76.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$41.89	$83.78
premium	$4.70	$45.34	$90.69
diesel	$5.61	$54.09	$108.19

Estimated Tolls: $0.10

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (1.5 mi) $0.10

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

$38

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	73.5	0	$25.72	$11.76
Efficient EV	61.3	0	$21.44	$9.80
EV Truck/SUV	98	1	$34.30	$15.68

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 1 day ago

Origin

North Shore, VA

Late night in North Shore on Wednesday

Local time

12:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chesapeake, VA

Late night in Chesapeake on Wednesday

Local time

12:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Middletown, MD

123 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

39 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

5h 27m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from North Shore, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 245 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Lynchburg Highway, Prince Edward Highway, Patrick Henry Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 122.5 miles from North Shore, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.31 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from North Shore, VA to Chesapeake, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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