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Trip from Brandermill, 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

2h 5m

Distance

93.9 mi

151 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m

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

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human settlement in Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Brandermill, VA

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Downtown South Suffolk, VA, VA

South Suffolk, VA

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from Brandermill, VA to South Suffolk, VA covers 93.9 miles and takes about 2h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on James River Drive, Colonial Trail West, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on James River Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.68 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.

Midpoint

46.9 miles from Brandermill, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 93.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 5m drive with frequent turns across 93.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
James River Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

227 ft 0 ft

Total Climb

176 ft

Total Descent

339 ft

Highest Point

227 ft

~6.7 mi in

Elevation Range

228 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 1883 / Timber Ridge Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 14 significant decision points across 93.9 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: near the start (SR 1883 / Timber Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Millridge Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 1883 / Timber Ridge Road

Turn right onto SR 1883 / Timber Ridge Road

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Millridge Parkway

Turn right onto Millridge Parkway

Navigation decision point

8
2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward VA 288 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward VA 288 South
7
15 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Petersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 South: Petersburg
7
16.8 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 61A Toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
James River Drive 14.6 mi 19m
Colonial Trail West 13.3 mi 15m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 12.1 mi 14m
Old Stage Highway 12 mi 15m
Colonial Trail East 9.8 mi 11m
Godwin Boulevard 8.9 mi 10m
West Hundred Road 6.8 mi 10m
Benns Church Boulevard 4.3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: James River Drive — 14.6 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

112 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto SR 1883

370 ft · 19 sec · Timber Ridge Road
3

Continue on East Timber Ridge Road

263 ft · 13 sec · East Timber Ridge Road
4

Turn right onto Millridge Parkway

1.3 mi · 3 min · Millridge Parkway
5

Turn right onto SR 754

0.1 mi · 20 sec · South Old Hundred Road
6

Continue on SR 754

0.9 mi · 1 min · Commonwealth Centre Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Take the ramp

62 ft · 1 sec
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward VA 288 South Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto VA 288

12 mi · 14 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 95 South: Petersburg Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 95

1.5 mi · 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 61A Toward VA 10 East: Hopewell Use the right lane.
13

Continue on VA 10

6.8 mi · 10 min · West Hundred Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
14

Continue on VA 10

2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road
15

Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS

15 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
16

Continue on VA 10

13 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
17

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

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rolfe Highway
18

Take the exit

149 ft · 6 sec
19

Merge onto VA 10

9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
20

Continue on VA 10

12 mi · 15 min · Old Stage Highway
Use the left lane.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 10

4.3 mi · 5 min · Benns Church Boulevard
22

Continue on VA 10; VA 32

8.4 mi · 9 min · Godwin Boulevard
23

Continue on VA 10; VA 32

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard
24

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

366 ft · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard
25

Continue on US 460 BUS; VA 10; VA 32

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
26

Continue on US 13 BUS; VA 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · Carolina Road
27

Arrive at destination

US 13 BUS; VA 32

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.9 miles from Brandermill, VA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.6 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 21 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.9 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 41m

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 Brandermill, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Brandermill, VA

This is one driving day of about 93.9 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Brandermill, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on James River Drive for about 14.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.9 mi from Brandermill, VA · 1h 4m into the drive

Downtown Waverly, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waverly, VA

47 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

Hopewell, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waverly, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.9 miles from Brandermill, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Colonial National Historical Park

Colonial National Historical Park

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour $15 near mile 61.5
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
View on nps.gov
Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 16.2
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe National Monument

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...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 77.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.68 one way

$29.37 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $16.06 $32.11
premium $4.70 $17.38 $34.76
diesel $5.61 $20.73 $41.46

Estimated Tolls: $0.10

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (1.5 mi) $0.10

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

$15

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.2 0 $9.86 $4.51
Efficient EV 23.5 0 $8.22 $3.76
EV Truck/SUV 37.6 0 $13.15 $6.01

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Brandermill, VA

Late night in Brandermill on Friday

Local time

5:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Suffolk, VA

Late night in South Suffolk on Friday

Local time

5:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Waverly, VA

47 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

38 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 5m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brandermill, VA to South Suffolk, VA covers 93.9 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are James River Drive, Colonial Trail West, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.9 miles from Brandermill, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 93.9 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.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 1883 / Timber Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Millridge Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Brandermill, VA to South Suffolk, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 0 ft to 227 ft elevation with about 176 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Colonial National Historical Park, Petersburg National Battlefield and Fort Monroe National Monument.

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. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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