The drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Chatmoss, VA covers 246 miles and takes about 5h 25m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Portsmouth Boulevard, Highway 58, Governor Harrison Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.1 miles on Portsmouth Boulevard.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.47 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
123 miles from Virginia Beach, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 41m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 25m. Total distance: 246 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Chatmoss, VA covers 246 miles and takes about 5h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Portsmouth Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 62.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 / Pacific Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
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 22 significant decision points across 246 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: near the start (US 60 / Pacific Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (22nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 60 / Pacific Avenue
Turn right onto US 60 / Pacific Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|22nd Street
Turn right onto 22nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
12.9 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Chesapeake, Suffolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 64 East: Chesapeake, Suffolk
8
29.7 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13A-B
Toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suff...
5
160.5 mi into trip|~3h 32m in|US 58 / Clarksville Bypass
Turn straight onto US 58 / Clarksville Bypass toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: South Boston, Danville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: So...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Virginia Beach, VA and Chatmoss, VA, road signs point toward Suffolk, Newport News, Richmond, Military Highway, Danville and Martinsville.
Suffolk
12.9 mi in|~18m
Newport News
28.7 mi in|~35m|via I 664
Richmond
28.7 mi in|~35m|via I 664
Military Highway
29.7 mi in|~37m
Danville
160.5 mi in|~3h 32m|via US 58
Martinsville
211.4 mi in|~4h 39m|via US 58
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi
1h 21m
Highway 58
41.2 mi
53m
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi
30m
Philpott Road
19.7 mi
25m
US 58
19.1 mi
25m
Danville Expressway
13.9 mi
16m
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
12.1 mi
16m
Pleasant Shade Drive
6.3 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Portsmouth Boulevard
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach, VA and Chatmoss, VA.
1
Start on 25th Street
121 ft·8 sec·25th Street
2
Turn right onto US 60
0.2 mi·33 sec·Pacific Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto 22nd Street
0.5 mi·46 sec·22nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on I 264
12 mi·16 min·Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 64 East: Chesapeake, SuffolkUse the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 64
1.4 mi·1 min·Hampton Roads Beltway
7
Keep slight left at fork
2.0 mi·2 min
8
Merge onto I 64
0.3 mi·21 sec·Hampton Roads Beltway
9
Keep slight left at fork
4.5 mi·4 min
10
Merge onto I 64; US 17
0.4 mi·33 sec·Hampton Roads Beltway
11
Keep slight left at fork
5.7 mi·6 min
12
Merge onto I 64
1.1 mi·1 min·Hampton Roads Beltway
13
Continue on I 664
1.0 mi·1 min·Hampton Roads Beltway
Exit 299BToward I 664, US 13, US 58, US 460: Suffolk, Newport News, Richmond
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·54 sec
Exit 13A-BToward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military HighwayUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
16
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
2.4 mi·3 min·West Military Highway
17
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
62 mi·1 hr 21 min·Portsmouth Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 58
5.2 mi·7 min·Courtland Road
19
Continue on US 58
6.3 mi·8 min·Pleasant Shade Drive
20
Continue on US 58
23 mi·30 min·Governor Harrison Parkway
21
Continue on US 58
1.2 mi·2 min·Piney Pond Road
22
Continue on US 58
3.5 mi·5 min·Highway 58
23
Continue on US 58
1.1 mi·1 min·East Atlantic Street
24
Continue on US 58
3.5 mi·4 min·South Hill Bypass
25
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.2 mi·4 min·Highway 1
26
Continue on US 58
19 mi·24 min·Highway 58
27
Turn straight onto US 58
4.0 mi·5 min·Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: South Boston, DanvilleUse the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 58; VA 49
19 mi·24 min·Highway 58
Use the left lane.
29
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi·25 min·Philpott Road
30
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi·7 min·South Boston Highway
31
Continue on US 58; US 360
3.1 mi·5 min·South Boston Road
32
Take the ramp onto US 58
0.3 mi·39 sec·US 58
Toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
33
Merge onto US 29; US 58
14 mi·16 min·Danville Expressway
34
Keep slight left at fork onto US 58
15 mi·20 min·US 58
35
Take the exit onto US 58
3.6 mi·4 min·US 58
Toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke
36
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward SR 650
37
Turn right onto SR 650
0.6 mi·1 min·Irisburg Road
38
Turn right onto SR 620
0.7 mi·1 min·Old Liberty Drive
39
Turn left onto SR 777
250 ft·6 sec·Mount Olivet Road
40
Arrive at destination
SR 777
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 123 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 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 54 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123 miles or 2h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chatmoss, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, VA
This is one driving day of about 246 miles and 5h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Virginia Beach, 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 Portsmouth Boulevard for about 62.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123 mi from Virginia Beach, VA
· 2h 41m into the drive
The midpoint is around 123 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chatmoss, VA
The final approach into Chatmoss, 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 Chatmoss, 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.
Fort Monroe National Monument
National Monument
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...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 17
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.47 one way
$76.94 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$42.06
$84.12
premium
$4.70
$45.53
$91.06
diesel
$5.61
$54.31
$108.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.8
0
$25.83
$11.81
Efficient EV
61.5
0
$21.53
$9.84
EV Truck/SUV
98.4
1
$34.44
$15.74
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Virginia Beach, VA
Morning
in Virginia Beach on Friday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chatmoss, VA
Morning
in Chatmoss on Friday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Lawrenceville, VA
123 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
20 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
5h 25m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Chatmoss, VA covers 246 miles and takes about 5h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Portsmouth Boulevard, Highway 58, Governor Harrison Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123 miles from Virginia Beach, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.47 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 246 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: near the start (US 60 / Pacific Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (22nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Virginia Beach, VA and Chatmoss, VA, road signs point toward Suffolk, Newport News, Richmond, Military Highway, Danville and Martinsville.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
