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Trip from Weyers Cave, VA to Chesapeake, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 28m

Distance

220.1 mi

354 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 16m ★
6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Weyers Cave, VA, VA

Weyers Cave, VA

Siarhei Nester

Downtown Chesapeake, VA, VA

Chesapeake, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Weyers Cave, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 220.1 miles and takes about 3h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Houff Road, Weyers Cave Road, I 64 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.42 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

110.1 miles from Weyers Cave, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 220.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 28m drive with frequent turns across 220.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Houff Road 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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Weyers Cave, VA to Chesapeake, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Houff Road
Weyers Cave Road
I 64 East
I 295 North
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Hampton Roads Beltway
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
VA 194 South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Houff Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weyers Cave, VA and Chesapeake, VA.

1

Start on Depot Road

187 ft · 13 sec · Depot Road
2

Turn right onto Houff Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Houff Road
3

Turn right onto Weyers Cave Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Weyers Cave Road
4

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 28 sec
5

Merge slight left

13 mi · 14 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond

0.6 mi · 54 sec · I 64 East: Richmond
7

Merge slight right

90 mi · 1 hr 37 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
9

Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

23 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

1.3 mi · 2 min · I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
11

Merge slight left

67 mi · 1 hr 15 min
12

Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

341 ft · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
13

Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

3.5 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
14

Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

6.7 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
15

Take the exit slight right toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard

0.2 mi · 32 sec · VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
16

Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard

2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard
17

Turn straight

135 ft · 8 sec
18

Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard

1.1 mi · 1 min · Ballentine Boulevard
19

Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Princess Anne Road
20

Turn left onto Park Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Park Avenue
21

Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue

0.3 mi · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue
22

Continue on Campostella Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Campostella Road
23

Turn right onto Wilson Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Wilson Road
24

Continue on 22nd Street

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 22nd Street
25

Continue on Poindexter Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Poindexter Street
26

Turn right onto D Street

413 ft · 18 sec · D Street
27

Arrive at your destination

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 110.1 miles from Weyers Cave, VA, or about 1h 44m 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 48 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.1 miles or 1h 44m 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 51m

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 Weyers Cave, 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 Weyers Cave, VA

This is one driving day of about 220.1 miles and 3h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Weyers Cave, 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 110.1 mi from Weyers Cave, VA · 1h 44m into the drive

town in Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ashland, VA

110 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

Charlottesville, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ashland, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.1 miles from Weyers Cave, 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

$34.42 one way

$68.84 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $37.63 $75.27
premium $4.70 $40.74 $81.47
diesel $5.61 $48.60 $97.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66 0 $23.11 $10.56
Efficient EV 55 0 $19.26 $8.80
EV Truck/SUV 88 1 $30.81 $14.09

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 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

Weyers Cave, VA

Morning in Weyers Cave on Friday

Local time

10:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chesapeake, VA

Morning in Chesapeake on Friday

Local time

10:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Ashland, VA

110 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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 28m 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 Weyers Cave, VA to Chesapeake, VA covers 220.1 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Houff Road, Weyers Cave Road, I 64 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 110.1 miles from Weyers Cave, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.42 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.

This is a straightforward 3h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Weyers Cave, VA to Chesapeake, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Weyers Cave, VA to Chesapeake, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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