Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 13m
Distance
160.8 mi
259 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aquia Harbour, VA
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Suffolk, VA
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The drive from Aquia Harbour, VA to Suffolk, VA covers 160.8 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, James River Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.8 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.15 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
80.4 miles from Aquia Harbour, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 57.8 mi | 1h 3m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 27.1 mi | 29m |
| James River Drive | 14.6 mi | 19m |
| Colonial Trail West | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Old Stage Highway | 12 mi | 15m |
| Colonial Trail East | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Godwin Boulevard | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Benns Church Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Aquia Harbour, VA and Suffolk, VA.
Start on Aquia Drive
Turn left onto Richmond Drive
Turn right onto Washington Drive
Continue on SR 610
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Merge onto VA 10
Continue on VA 10
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
Continue on VA 10
At end of road, turn left onto VA 10; VA 31
Take the exit
Merge onto VA 10
Continue on VA 10
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 10
Continue on VA 10; VA 32
Continue on VA 10; VA 32
Turn left onto US 460 BUS; VA 10; VA 32
Continue on US 460 BUS; VA 10; VA 32
Turn right onto VA 337
Turn left onto South Saratoga Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 35 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.4 miles or 1h 30m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Suffolk, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Aquia Harbour, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Aquia Harbour, VA
This is one driving day of about 160.8 miles and 3h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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.
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 80.4 miles from Aquia Harbour, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 88.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Washington Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 295 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$25.15 one way
$50.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.49 | $54.99 |
| premium | $4.70 | $29.76 | $59.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.50 | $71.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.88 | $7.72 |
| Efficient EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.07 | $6.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.3 | 0 | $22.51 | $10.29 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Aquia Harbour on Saturday
Local time
3:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Suffolk on Saturday
Local time
3:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
52°F
Waverly, VA
80 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Historical Park
On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...
National Battlefield
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
160.8 mi in 3h 13m — 36% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 95.
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 around 0.6 miles in near Washington Drive.
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 16 significant decision points across 160.8 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: at 0.6 miles (Washington Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Aquia Harbour, VA and Suffolk, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Va Beach.
Norfolk
Va Beach
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 160.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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