Origin
Pimmit Hills, VA
Late night in Pimmit Hills on Saturday
Local time
3:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pimmit Hills, VA to Chesapeake, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
201.9 mi
325 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pimmit Hills, VA
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Chesapeake, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pimmit Hills, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 201.9 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pimmit Drive, Leesburg Pike, I 66 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.57 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
101 miles from Pimmit Hills, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 201.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 201.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pimmit Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pimmit Hills, VA to Chesapeake, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pimmit Drive | — | — |
| Leesburg Pike | — | — |
| I 66 | — | — |
| I 66 West | — | — |
| Custis Memorial Parkway | — | — |
| I 495 South | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pimmit Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pimmit Hills, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
1
Start on Griffith Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Griffith Road
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Pimmit Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pimmit Drive
3
Turn left onto Leesburg Pike
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Leesburg Pike
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 66: Metro, Washington, Front Royal
427 ft
·
10 sec
·
I 66: Metro, Washington, Front Royal
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West: Front Royal
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 66 West: Front Royal
6
Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Custis Memorial Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria
9
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Capital Beltway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Richmond
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franconia
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franconia
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Richmond
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
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I 95 South: Richmond
13
Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
36 mi
·
42 min
·
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
14
Keep slight left
49 mi
·
53 min
15
Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
16
Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
18
Merge slight left
67 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
19
Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
341 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
20
Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
21
Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
22
Take the exit slight right toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
23
Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Chesapeake Boulevard
24
Turn straight
135 ft
·
8 sec
25
Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ballentine Boulevard
26
Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Princess Anne Road
27
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
28
Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Brambleton Avenue
29
Continue on Campostella Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Campostella Road
30
Turn right onto Wilson Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Road
31
Continue on 22nd Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
22nd Street
32
Continue on Poindexter Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Poindexter Street
33
Turn right onto D Street
413 ft
·
18 sec
·
D Street
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 101 miles from Pimmit Hills, VA, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
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 44 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101 miles or 1h 45m 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 52m
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 Pimmit Hills, 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 Pimmit Hills, VA
This is one driving day of about 201.9 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Pimmit Hills, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101 mi from Pimmit Hills, VA · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101 miles from Pimmit Hills, 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
$31.57 one way
$63.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.52 | $69.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $37.37 | $74.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.58 | $89.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.20 | $9.69 |
| Efficient EV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.67 | $8.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.8 | 1 | $28.27 | $12.92 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Chesapeake, VA
Late night in Chesapeake on Saturday
Local time
3:19 AM
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
24 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 30m 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 Pimmit Hills, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 201.9 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pimmit Drive, Leesburg Pike, I 66. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101 miles from Pimmit Hills, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.57 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pimmit Hills, VA to Chesapeake, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pimmit Hills, VA to Chesapeake, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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