Suffolk, VA Road Trips

Suffolk, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 12 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 20-mile quick runs to 416-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Suffolk, VA spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

Photo: Mark Stebnicki

Trip Routes

18

Longest Drive

416.2 mi

Big Stone Gap, VA

Quickest Drive

31m

Norfolk, VA

Plan Around Suffolk, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Suffolk, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Bull Run, VA to Suffolk, VA 183.9 mi · 3h 20m Bristow, VA to Suffolk, VA 178.6 mi · 3h 19m Bealeton, VA to Suffolk, VA 166.3 mi · 2h 59m Stafford, VA to Suffolk, VA 157 mi · 3h 8m

Continue From Suffolk, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Suffolk, VA to Big Stone Gap, VA 416.2 mi · 8h 49m Suffolk, VA to Bluefield, VA 338.5 mi · 7h 7m Suffolk, VA to Bridgewater, VA 215.2 mi · 4h 20m Suffolk, VA to Bull Run, VA 189.7 mi · 3h 53m

Trips from Suffolk, VA

Suffolk, VA to Big Stone Gap, VA

416.2 mi 8h 49m

Suffolk, VA to Bluefield, VA

338.5 mi 7h 7m

Suffolk, VA to Bridgewater, VA

215.2 mi 4h 20m

Suffolk, VA to Bull Run, VA

189.7 mi 3h 53m

Suffolk, VA to Fort Hunt, VA

188.7 mi 3h 53m

Suffolk, VA to Bristow, VA

184.9 mi 3h 47m

Suffolk, VA to Bealeton, VA

171.9 mi 3h 31m

Suffolk, VA to Stafford, VA

156.3 mi 3h 7m

Suffolk, VA to Richmond, VA

92 mi 2h 1m

Suffolk, VA to Chesterfield Court House, VA

83.2 mi 1h 52m

Suffolk, VA to Hampton, VA

32.3 mi 39m

Suffolk, VA to Chesapeake, VA

20.2 mi 32m

Driving from Suffolk, VA

The typical drive from Suffolk, VA covers about 174 miles and takes around 3h 38m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 416 miles (8h 49m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Suffolk, VA include Big Stone Gap, VA (416.2 mi, 8h 49m), Bluefield, VA (338.5 mi, 7h 7m), Bridgewater, VA (215.2 mi, 4h 20m), Bull Run, VA (189.7 mi, 3h 53m), and Fort Hunt, VA (188.7 mi, 3h 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 174-mile trip from Suffolk, VA, budget about $27 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 12 mapped routes leaving Suffolk, VA and 6 routes heading into Suffolk, VA, covering 18 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 416 miles.

The longest mapped route from Suffolk, VA covers 416 miles and takes approximately 8h 49m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.

The average route from Suffolk, VA runs about 174 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 38m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 174-mile trip from Suffolk, VA costs roughly $27 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Suffolk, VA include Big Stone Gap, VA, Bluefield, VA, Bridgewater, VA and Bull Run, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.