Origin
Tazewell, VA
Evening in Tazewell on Sunday
Local time
6:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tazewell, VA to Chesapeake, VA
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
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 20m
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6 AM
6h 33m
8 AM
6h 57m
10 AM
6h 41m
12 PM
6h 39m
3 PM
6h 42m
5 PM
6h 56m
8 PM
6h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tazewell, VA
Eric Joseph
Chesapeake, VA
Willians Huerta
Trip Overview
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 .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 32m drive with frequent turns across 366.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
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.
Main Roads
| 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.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tazewell, VA and Chesapeake, VA.
1
Start on Mill Road
397 ft
·
19 sec
·
Mill Road
2
Turn right onto Main Street
436 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Fincastle Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Fincastle Turnpike
4
Turn left onto Tazewell Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tazewell Avenue
5
Take the ramp right toward Bluefield
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bluefield
6
Merge slight left onto Governor G C Peery Highway
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Governor G C Peery Highway
7
Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
8
Take the exit right
2.3 mi
·
2 min
9
Take the exit left
20 mi
·
22 min
10
Continue straight
16 mi
·
17 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi
·
2 hr 33 min
·
I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
12
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
I 64 East: Richmond
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
15
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
17
Merge slight left
67 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
18
Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
341 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
19
Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
20
Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
21
Take the exit slight right toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
22
Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Chesapeake Boulevard
23
Turn straight
135 ft
·
8 sec
24
Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ballentine Boulevard
25
Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Princess Anne Road
26
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
27
Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Brambleton Avenue
28
Continue on Campostella Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Campostella Road
29
Turn right onto Wilson Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Road
30
Continue on 22nd Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
22nd Street
31
Continue on Poindexter Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Poindexter Street
32
Turn right onto D Street
413 ft
·
18 sec
·
D Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183.3 miles from Tazewell, VA, or about 3h 16m 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 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.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tazewell, 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 Tazewell, VA
This is one driving day of about 366.5 miles and 6h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Tazewell, 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 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183.3 miles from Tazewell, 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
$58.65 one way
$117.31 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| 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.
Destination
Chesapeake, VA
Evening in Chesapeake on Sunday
Local time
6:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 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
6h 32m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tazewell, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 366.5 miles and takes about 6h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Fincastle Turnpike, Tazewell Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183.3 miles from Tazewell, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 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.
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.
The route from Tazewell, VA to Chesapeake, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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