Trip from Belmont, VA to Suffolk, VA

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Drive Time

4h 26m

Distance

212.8 mi

342 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 13m ★

6 AM

4h 27m

8 AM

4h 53m

10 AM

4h 36m

12 PM

4h 33m

3 PM

4h 37m

5 PM

4h 52m

8 PM

4h 19m

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

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Belmont, VA

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Suffolk, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Belmont, VA to Suffolk, VA covers 212.8 miles and takes about 4h 26m 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 drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.28 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

106.4 miles from Belmont, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Belmont, VA to Suffolk, VA covers 212.8 miles and takes about 4h 26m, 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 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 74.6 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 around 9 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 212.8 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 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 29 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville

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 9A Toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville

9.4 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward VA 28 South: Centreville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward VA 28 South: Centreville

14.9 mi into trip | ~21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Fairfax

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward US 50 East: Fairfax

15.2 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 50 East: Fairfax

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 50 East: Fairfax

111.4 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 84A Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va B...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Belmont, VA and Suffolk, VA, road signs point toward Fairfax, Norfolk and Va Beach.

Fairfax

14.7 mi in | ~21m

Norfolk

111.4 mi in | ~2h 21m

Va Beach

111.4 mi in | ~2h 21m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	74.6 mi	1h 23m
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
Ox Road	8.7 mi	12m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 74.6 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belmont, VA and Suffolk, VA.

Start on SR 659

300 ft · 10 sec · Belmont Ridge Road

Continue on SR 659

2.3 mi · 4 min · Belmont Ridge Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington

Merge onto VA 267

6.1 mi · 7 min · Dulles Greenway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 9A Toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward VA 28 South: Centreville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto VA 28

4.6 mi · 6 min · Sully Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward US 50: Winchester, Fairfax Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward US 50 East: Fairfax Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward US 50 East: Fairfax Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 50

3.2 mi · 5 min · Route 50

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto VA 286

7.7 mi · 11 min · Fairfax County Parkway

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward VA 123 North: Ox Road

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 24 sec

Toward VA 123 South: Ox Road

Turn left onto VA 123

8.7 mi · 12 min · Ox Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on VA 123

0.9 mi · 1 min · Gordon Boulevard

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

Merge onto I 95

26 mi · 30 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

49 mi · 53 min · I 95

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

1.9 mi · 2 min

Exit 84A Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Merge onto I 295

27 mi · 29 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 15A Toward VA 10 East: Hopewell Use the right lane.

Merge onto VA 10

2.9 mi · 3 min · East Hundred Road

Continue on VA 10

2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS

15 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

Continue on VA 10

13 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

At end of road, turn left onto VA 10; VA 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rolfe Highway

Take the exit

149 ft · 6 sec

Merge onto VA 10

9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

Continue on VA 10

12 mi · 15 min · Old Stage Highway

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 10

4.3 mi · 5 min · Benns Church Boulevard

Continue on VA 10; VA 32

8.4 mi · 9 min · Godwin Boulevard

Continue on VA 10; VA 32

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard

Turn left onto US 460 BUS; VA 10; VA 32

366 ft · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard

Continue on US 460 BUS; VA 10; VA 32

2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

Turn right onto VA 337

454 ft · 17 sec · West Washington Street

Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

165 ft · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

Arrive at destination

South Saratoga Street

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 106.4 miles from Belmont, VA, or about 2h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.6 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 80 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 106.4 miles or 2h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Suffolk, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Belmont, 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 Belmont, VA

This is one driving day of about 212.8 miles and 4h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Belmont, 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 I 95 for about 74.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 106.4 mi from Belmont, VA · 2h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

106 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

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 106.4 miles from Belmont, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.6 miles.

Arriving in Suffolk, VA

The final approach into Suffolk, 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 Suffolk, 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

$33.28 one way

$66.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$36.39	$72.77
premium	$4.70	$39.38	$78.77
diesel	$5.61	$46.98	$93.97

Estimated Tolls: $1.53

Dulles Greenway (6.1 mi) $1.53

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.8	0	$22.34	$10.21
Efficient EV	53.2	0	$18.62	$8.51
EV Truck/SUV	85.1	1	$29.79	$13.62

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 11 hours ago

Origin

Belmont, VA

Late night in Belmont on Wednesday

Local time

5:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Suffolk, VA

Late night in Suffolk on Wednesday

Local time

5:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Middletown, MD

106 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

34 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

4h 26m 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 Belmont, VA to Suffolk, VA covers 212.8 miles and takes about 4h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, James River Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 106.4 miles from Belmont, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.28 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.