Trip from Rose Hill, VA to Chesapeake, VA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 46m

Distance

189.7 mi

305 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 33m ★

6 AM

3h 46m

8 AM

4h 11m

10 AM

3h 55m

12 PM

3h 52m

3 PM

3h 56m

5 PM

4h 10m

8 PM

3h 38m

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

This 189.7-mile drive from Rose Hill, Virginia, to Chesapeake, Virginia, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 46 minutes. You'll primarily be on major interstates, with about 80% of the journey on highways like I-95 and I-64. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $30, making it a budget-friendly option. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, it's well-suited for a direct journey across the Southeast region of Virginia. You can expect a straightforward drive with minimal complications.

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

94.9 miles from Rose Hill, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 46m. Total distance: 189.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 189.7-mile trip. With 80% of the route on interstates, you'll be covering ground efficiently. The longest uninterrupted stretch on I-95 spans 85.8 miles, allowing for sustained driving. While predominantly interstate, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway offers a slightly different feel as you progress. This drive is characterized by its speed and directness, designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal detours.

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

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 85.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 20 significant decision points across 189.7 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 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 89 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore

2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95: Richmond

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

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

89 mi into trip | ~1h 43m 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...

103.9 mi into trip | ~2h 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

182.3 mi into trip | ~3h 31m 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 Rose Hill, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.

Norfolk

89 mi in | ~1h 43m

Va Beach

89 mi in | ~1h 43m

Virginia Beach

103.9 mi in | ~2h

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	85.8 mi	1h 37m
I 64	66.8 mi	1h 15m
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
Franconia Road	1.4 mi	3m
Ballentine Boulevard	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 85.8 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on SR 644

1.4 mi · 3 min · Franconia Road

Turn right onto SR 613

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Van Dorn Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left

270 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore Use the left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec

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

Merge onto I 95; I 495

0.8 mi · 56 sec · Capital Beltway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

37 mi · 43 min · I 95

Use the slight left lane.

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

Since this drive is under four hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Rose Hill in the morning or early afternoon will allow you to arrive in Chesapeake with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on the fuel gauge, especially during the 85.8-mile stretch on I-95, as services might be less frequent in certain sections. The $30 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer.

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 94.9 miles from Rose Hill, VA, or about 1h 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.8 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 42 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.9 miles or 1h 50m 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 59m

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 Rose Hill, 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 Rose Hill, VA

This is one driving day of about 189.7 miles and 3h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Rose Hill, 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 95 for about 85.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 94.9 mi from Rose Hill, VA · 1h 50m into the drive

town in southeastern Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Windsor, VA

95 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.

Popular next leg

Windsor, VA to Chesapeake, VA

83.1 mi · 1h 45m

Pacing Suggestions

Woodbridge, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Highland Park, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.9 miles from Rose Hill, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.8 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

$29.66 one way

$59.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$32.44	$64.87
premium	$4.70	$35.11	$70.22
diesel	$5.61	$41.88	$83.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	56.9	$19.92	$9.11
Efficient EV	47.4	$16.60	$7.59
EV Truck/SUV	75.9	$26.56	$12.14

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 16, 2026

Origin

Rose Hill, VA

Evening in Rose Hill on Thursday

Local time

5:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chesapeake, VA

Evening in Chesapeake on Thursday

Local time

5:19 PM

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

26 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 46m 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 Rose Hill, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 189.7 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, I 64, Korean War Veterans 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 94.9 miles from Rose Hill, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.66 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 Rose Hill, VA and Chesapeake, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.

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Trip from Rose Hill, VA to Chesapeake, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

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

Rose Hill, VA

Chesapeake, VA

Same local time

26 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 46m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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