How far is Jolivue, VA from Chesapeake, VA?
The driving distance from Jolivue, VA to Chesapeake, VA is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jolivue and Chesapeake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jolivue and Chesapeake.
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Start on Lee Jackson Highway
1.1 km · 60 sec · Lee Jackson Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Woodrow Wilson Parkway
2498 ft · 39 sec · Woodrow Wilson Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Woodrow Wilson Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Woodrow Wilson Parkway
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 194 South: Chesapeake Boulevard
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Chesapeake Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Boulevard
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Turn straight
41 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Ballentine Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ballentine Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Princess Anne Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Princess Anne Road
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
3186 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto East Brambleton Avenue
1692 ft · 58 sec · East Brambleton Avenue
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Continue on Campostella Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Campostella Road
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Turn right onto Wilson Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Road
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Continue on 22nd Street
1606 ft · 27 sec · 22nd Street
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Continue on Poindexter Street
1391 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn right onto D Street
126 m · 18 sec · D Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · D Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jolivue and Chesapeake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Jolivue and Sunny near Chesapeake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jolivue to Chesapeake?
The road trip is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glen Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.4 miles from Jolivue and 107.1 miles from Chesapeake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jolivue and Sunny near Chesapeake.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Allen.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jolivue and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 177.48 mi (285.62 km).
#1 Jolivue
Census designated place
| Population | 1,129 |
| Coordinates | 38.1098500, -79.0730800 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesapeake
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 247,011 |
| Coordinates | 36.8190400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: D Street (-76.275044, 36.81897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $29.15 | $58.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.60 | $65.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.17 | $70.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.39 | $82.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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