Origin
Highland Springs, VA
Morning in Highland Springs on Friday
Local time
11:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
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Trip from Highland Springs, VA to Suffolk, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
89.2 mi
144 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland Springs, VA
Michał Robak
Suffolk, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Highland Springs, VA to Suffolk, VA covers 89.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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, Korean War 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 $13.95 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
44.6 miles from Highland Springs, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 89.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 89.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VA 33 / East Nine Mile Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VA 33 / East Nine Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 60; VA 33; VA 156 / East Williamsburg Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (I 295 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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VA 33 / East Nine Mile Road
Turn right onto VA 33 / East Nine Mile Road
Navigation decision point
6
2.3 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 60; VA 33; VA 156 / East Williamsburg Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 60; VA 33; VA 156 / East Williamsburg Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
4.5 mi into trip
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~8m in
|
I 295 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 295 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16.7 mi into trip
|
~21m 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 15A
Toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
5
89.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
|
South Saratoga Street
Turn left onto South Saratoga Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| James River Drive | 14.6 mi | 19m |
| Colonial Trail West | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| Old Stage Highway | 12 mi | 15m |
| Colonial Trail East | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Godwin Boulevard | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Benns Church Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| East Hundred Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
James River Drive
— 14.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Springs, VA and Suffolk, VA.
1
Start on South Holly Avenue
30 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Holly Avenue
2
Turn right onto VA 33
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Nine Mile Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 60; VA 33; VA 156
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Williamsburg Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 295
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 15A
Toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto VA 10
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Hundred Road
8
Continue on VA 10
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Randolph Road
9
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
15 mi
·
19 min
·
James River Drive
10
Continue on VA 10
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Colonial Trail West
11
At end of road, turn left onto VA 10; VA 31
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rolfe Highway
12
Take the exit
149 ft
·
6 sec
13
Merge onto VA 10
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Colonial Trail East
14
Continue on VA 10
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Old Stage Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 10
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Benns Church Boulevard
16
Continue on VA 10; VA 32
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Godwin Boulevard
17
Continue on VA 10; VA 32
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Godwin Boulevard
18
Turn left onto US 460 BUS; VA 10; VA 32
366 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pruden Boulevard
19
Continue on US 460 BUS; VA 10; VA 32
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
20
Turn right onto VA 337
454 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Washington Street
21
Turn left onto South Saratoga Street
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Saratoga Street
22
Arrive at destination
South Saratoga Street
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 44.6 miles from Highland Springs, VA, or about 57m 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.6 miles or 57m 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 36m
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 Highland Springs, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Highland Springs, VA
This is one driving day of about 89.2 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Highland Springs, 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 44.6 mi from Highland Springs, VA · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Highland Springs, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.95 one way
$27.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.25 | $30.50 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.51 | $33.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.69 | $39.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.49 | $5.71 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Suffolk, VA
Morning in Suffolk on Friday
Local time
11:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Waverly, VA
45 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
8 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
1h 55m 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 Highland Springs, VA to Suffolk, VA covers 89.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.6 miles from Highland Springs, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.95 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VA 33 / East Nine Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 60; VA 33; VA 156 / East Williamsburg Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (I 295 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Highland Springs, VA to Suffolk, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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