Trip from Cloverdale, VA to Suffolk, VA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 59m

Distance

222.5 mi

358 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 46m ★

6 AM

4h 59m

8 AM

5h 26m

10 AM

5h 9m

12 PM

5h 6m

3 PM

5h 10m

5 PM

5h 25m

8 PM

4h 51m

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

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Cloverdale, VA

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Suffolk, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cloverdale, VA to Suffolk, VA covers 222.5 miles and takes about 4h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 460, West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, General Mahone Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 139.4 miles on US 460. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.79 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

111.2 miles from Cloverdale, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 59m. Total distance: 222.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 59m highway drive covering 222.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 460 and West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 139.4 miles on US 460.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 460 is the longest continuous segment at about 139.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 460 and West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near US 221; US 460 / Challenger Avenue Northeast.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 222.5 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 3.7 miles (US 221; US 460 / Challenger Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles (US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 163.3 miles (US 460): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

3.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 221; US 460 / Challenger Avenue Northeast

At end of road, turn left onto US 221; US 460 / Challenger Avenue Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

24.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | US 460

Keep slight right at fork onto US 460 toward US 460 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward US 460 East

163.3 mi into trip | ~3h 28m in | US 460

Take the exit onto US 460 toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount NC, Norfolk

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 68 Toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount NC,...

164.1 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount

166.9 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in

Take the exit toward SR 629: Rives Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 47 Toward SR 629: Rives Road

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Cloverdale, VA to Suffolk, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.

Norfolk

156.6 mi in | ~3h 19m | via US 460

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 460	139.4 mi	2h 57m
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike	14.6 mi	18m
General Mahone Highway	14.3 mi	19m
Windsor Boulevard	9.9 mi	15m
County Drive	9.5 mi	14m
General Mahone Boulevard	8.4 mi	11m
Blue Ridge Boulevard	5.5 mi	7m
Pitchkettle Road	3.9 mi	6m

Longest stretch: US 460 — 139.4 mi, about 2h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on SR 654

1.6 mi · 2 min · Read Mountain Road

Turn right onto US 220 Alternate

2.2 mi · 2 min · Cloverdale Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 221; US 460

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Challenger Avenue Northeast

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 221; US 460

5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard

Continue on US 221; US 460

15 mi · 18 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

Continue on US 221; US 460

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto US 460

89 mi · 1 hr 51 min · US 460

Toward US 460 East Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 460

43 mi · 55 min · US 460

Take the exit onto US 460

6.7 mi · 8 min · US 460

Toward I 85 North, I 95 North, US 460 East: Petersburg, Norfolk

Take the exit onto US 460

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 460

Exit 68 Toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount NC, Norfolk Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 95

2.6 mi · 3 min · I 95

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Exit 47 Toward SR 629: Rives Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto SR 629

2.0 mi · 3 min · Rives Road

Turn sharp right onto US 460

9.5 mi · 14 min · County Drive

Continue on US 460

6.1 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway

Continue on US 460

1.4 mi · 2 min · North County Drive

Continue on US 460

6.2 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway

Continue on US 460

1.1 mi · 2 min · North County Drive

Continue on US 460

2.0 mi · 2 min · General Mahone Highway

Continue on US 460

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Mahone Highway

Continue on US 460

8.4 mi · 11 min · General Mahone Boulevard

Continue on US 460

9.9 mi · 15 min · Windsor Boulevard

Continue on US 460

3.1 mi · 5 min · Pruden Boulevard

Turn right onto Providence Road

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Providence Road

At end of road, turn right onto SR 634

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Kings Fork Road

Turn left onto SR 604

3.9 mi · 6 min · Pitchkettle Road

Turn right onto US 58 BUS

0.3 mi · 48 sec · West Constance Road

Turn sharp left onto VA 337

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Washington Street

Turn right 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 111.2 miles from Cloverdale, VA, or about 2h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.4 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 49 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 111.2 miles or 2h 21m 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 57m

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 Cloverdale, 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 Cloverdale, VA

This is one driving day of about 222.5 miles and 4h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Cloverdale, 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 US 460 for about 139.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 111.2 mi from Cloverdale, VA · 2h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Victoria, VA

111 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

Lynchburg, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Victoria, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.2 miles from Cloverdale, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 460 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 139.4 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Question...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 68.7

View on nps.gov

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 160.3

View on nps.gov

Booker T Washington National Monument

National Monument

Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 7.6

View on nps.gov

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...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 221.3

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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...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour $15 near mile 198.4

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.79 one way

$69.59 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$38.04	$76.09
premium	$4.70	$41.18	$82.36
diesel	$5.61	$49.13	$98.25

Estimated Tolls: $1.02

West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike (14.6 mi) $1.02

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

$35

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.8	0	$23.36	$10.68
Efficient EV	55.6	0	$19.47	$8.90
EV Truck/SUV	89	1	$31.15	$14.24

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cloverdale, VA

Evening in Cloverdale on Thursday

Local time

7:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Suffolk, VA

Evening in Suffolk on Thursday

Local time

7:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

72°F

Victoria, VA

111 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

32 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 59m 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 Cloverdale, VA to Suffolk, VA covers 222.5 miles and takes about 4h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 460, West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, General Mahone Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 111.2 miles from Cloverdale, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.79 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.

On the drive from Cloverdale, VA to Suffolk, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Petersburg National Battlefield and Booker T Washington National Monument. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.

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