The drive from Short Pump, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 108.7 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway, Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.5 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.00 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.
Midpoint
54.3 miles from Short Pump, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 108.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 15m highway drive covering 108.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Hampton Roads Beltway. The longest continuous stretch is about 89.5 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 89.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Hampton Roads Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Pump Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 108.7 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 0.1 miles (Pump Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 250 / West Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Pump Road
Continue onto Pump Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 250 / West Broad Street
Turn right onto US 250 / West Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 64 East: Richmond
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 64 East: Richmond
9
12.9 mi into trip|~18m in|I 64
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 75
Toward I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
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101.3 mi into trip|~2h 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.
On the drive from Short Pump, VA to Chesapeake, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.
Norfolk
12.9 mi in|~18m|via I 64
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
89.5 mi
1h 43m
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
East Princess Anne Road
0.9 mi
1m
West Broad Street
0.8 mi
1m
Wilson Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 89.5 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Short Pump, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
1
Start on Pump Road
0.1 mi·19 sec·Pump Road
2
Continue on Pump Road
0.2 mi·34 sec·Pump Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto US 250
0.8 mi·1 min·West Broad Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 64 East: RichmondUse the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 64
11 mi·14 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64
78 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 64
Exit 75Toward I 64 East: Williamsburg, NorfolkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60
342 ft·5 sec·Hampton Roads Beltway
8
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi·4 min·Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
9
Continue on I 64; US 60
6.7 mi·8 min·Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 278Toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto VA 194
2.1 mi·3 min·Chesapeake Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Turn straight
135 ft·7 sec
13
Turn left onto VA 247
1.1 mi·1 min·Ballentine Boulevard
14
Turn right onto VA 166
0.9 mi·1 min·East Princess Anne Road
15
Turn left onto VA 166
0.6 mi·1 min·Park Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.3 mi·57 sec·East Brambleton Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 460; VA 166; VA 168
0.7 mi·1 min·Campostella Road
18
Turn right onto US 460; VA 166
0.7 mi·1 min·Wilson Road
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi·27 sec·22nd Street
20
Continue on US 460; VA 166
0.3 mi·29 sec·Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto D Street
412 ft·18 sec·D Street
22
Arrive at destination
D Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.3 miles from Short Pump, VA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.5 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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.3 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
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 Short Pump, 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 Short Pump, VA
This is one driving day of about 108.7 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Short Pump, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 89.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.3 mi from Short Pump, VA
· 1h 5m into the drive
The midpoint is around 54.3 miles from Short Pump, 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 89.5 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.
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...
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...
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...
25 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 18.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.00 one way
$34.00 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$18.59
$37.17
premium
$4.70
$20.12
$40.24
diesel
$5.61
$24.00
$48.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.6
0
$11.41
$5.22
Efficient EV
27.2
0
$9.51
$4.35
EV Truck/SUV
43.5
0
$15.22
$6.96
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Short Pump, VA
Evening
in Short Pump on Thursday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
SW 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 9:43AM EDT until April 16 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:34AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Destination
Chesapeake, VA
Evening
in Chesapeake on Thursday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 9:43AM EDT until April 16 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:34AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 15m 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 Short Pump, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 108.7 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway, Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.3 miles from Short Pump, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 108.7 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 0.1 miles (Pump Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 250 / West Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Short Pump, VA to Chesapeake, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Petersburg National Battlefield.
