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
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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 ft0 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 Effort9/10
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.
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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 SouthUse 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: PetersburgUse 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 61AToward VA 10 East: HopewellUse 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
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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
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
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
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
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
Morning
in Brandermill on Friday
Local time
7:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
South Suffolk, VA
Morning
in South Suffolk on Friday
Local time
7:11 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.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
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
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