Drive Time
6h 32m
Distance
366.5 mi
590 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
Photo: Willians Huerta
The drive from Tazewell, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 366.5 miles and takes about 6h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Fincastle Turnpike, Tazewell Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
183.3 miles from Tazewell, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 32m drive with frequent turns across 366.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 32m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tazewell, VA to Chesapeake, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fincastle Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tazewell Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bluefield | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Governor G C Peery Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Trail of the Lonesome Pine | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Tazewell, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
Start on Mill Road
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue on Fincastle Turnpike
Turn left onto Tazewell Avenue
Take the ramp right toward Bluefield
Merge slight left onto Governor G C Peery Highway
Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
Take the exit right
Take the exit left
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
Take the exit slight right toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard
Turn straight
Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard
Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road
Turn left onto Park Avenue
Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue
Continue on Campostella Road
Turn right onto Wilson Road
Continue on 22nd Street
Continue on Poindexter Street
Turn right onto D Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 81 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.3 miles or 3h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesapeake, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Tazewell, 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 Tazewell, VA
This is one driving day of about 366.5 miles and 6h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 183.3 mi from Tazewell, VA · 3h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
183 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.
A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 183.3 miles from Tazewell, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$58.65 one way
$117.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $63.91 | $127.81 |
| premium | $4.78 | $68.94 | $137.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $81.42 | $162.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110 | 1 | $38.48 | $17.59 |
| Efficient EV | 91.6 | 1 | $32.07 | $14.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146.6 | 1 | $51.31 | $23.46 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Tazewell on Sunday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Chesapeake on Sunday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
76°F
Oakland, MD
183 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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