Origin
Blacksburg, VA
Morning in Blacksburg on Friday
Local time
7:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Blacksburg, VA to South Suffolk, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
268.6 mi
432 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 32m
★
6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blacksburg, VA
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South Suffolk, VA
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Blacksburg, VA to South Suffolk, VA covers 268.6 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 460 East, US 11, Roanoke Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.00 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
134.3 miles from Blacksburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 268.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m 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 4h 45m drive with frequent turns across 268.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 460 East 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 4h 45m 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 Blacksburg, VA to South Suffolk, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 460 East | — | — |
| US 11 | — | — |
| Roanoke Street | — | — |
| I 81 North | — | — |
| US 11 South | — | — |
| Lee Highway | — | — |
| Cloverdale Road | — | — |
| Challenger Avenue Northeast | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 460 East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blacksburg, VA and South Suffolk, VA.
1
Start on North Main Street
2.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Main Street
2
Take the ramp slight right toward US 460 East: Roanoke
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 460 East: Roanoke
3
Merge slight left
4.8 mi
·
5 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 460 Business: Christiansburg
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 11, US 460 Business: Christiansburg
5
Turn left onto Roanoke Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Roanoke Street
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North, US 460 East: Salem, Roanoke
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81 North, US 460 East: Salem, Roanoke
7
Merge slight left
31 mi
·
37 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Cloverdale
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 11 South: Cloverdale
9
Turn slight right onto Lee Highway
489 ft
·
36 sec
·
Lee Highway
10
Continue on Lee Highway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Lee Highway
11
Turn right onto Cloverdale Road
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Cloverdale Road
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Challenger Avenue Northeast
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Challenger Avenue Northeast
13
Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Blue Ridge Boulevard
14
Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
15 mi
·
18 min
·
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
15
Continue on Blue Ridge Avenue
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Blue Ridge Avenue
16
Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East
89 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
US 460 East
17
Keep slight right
43 mi
·
55 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 95 North, US 460 East: Petersburg, Norfolk
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 85 North, I 95 North, US 460 East: Petersburg, Norfolk
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount NC, Norfolk
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount NC, Norfolk
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount
21
Merge slight left
2.6 mi
·
3 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward SR 629: Rives Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
SR 629: Rives Road
23
Turn left onto Rives Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Rives Road
24
Turn sharp right onto County Drive
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
County Drive
25
Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
General Mahone Highway
26
Continue on North County Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North County Drive
27
Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
General Mahone Highway
28
Continue on North County Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North County Drive
29
Continue on General Mahone Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
General Mahone Highway
30
Continue on Mahone Highway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mahone Highway
31
Continue on General Mahone Boulevard
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
General Mahone Boulevard
32
Continue on Windsor Boulevard
9.9 mi
·
15 min
·
Windsor Boulevard
33
Continue on Pruden Boulevard
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Pruden Boulevard
34
Continue on Pruden Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pruden Boulevard
35
Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
36
Continue on Carolina Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Carolina Road
37
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 134.3 miles from Blacksburg, VA, or about 2h 22m 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 59 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.3 miles or 2h 22m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Suffolk, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blacksburg, 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 Blacksburg, VA
This is one driving day of about 268.6 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Blacksburg, 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 134.3 mi from Blacksburg, VA · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 134.3 miles from Blacksburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Suffolk, VA
The final approach into South 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 South 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
$42.00 one way
$84.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $45.93 | $91.85 |
| premium | $4.70 | $49.71 | $99.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.30 | $118.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.6 | 0 | $28.20 | $12.89 |
| Efficient EV | 67.2 | 0 | $23.50 | $10.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.4 | 1 | $37.60 | $17.19 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% 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.
Destination
South Suffolk, VA
Morning in South Suffolk on Friday
Local time
7:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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 45m 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 Blacksburg, VA to South Suffolk, VA covers 268.6 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 460 East, US 11, Roanoke Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.3 miles from Blacksburg, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.00 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 45m 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 Blacksburg, VA to South Suffolk, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Blacksburg, VA to South Suffolk, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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