This 177.6-mile journey from Mount Hermon to Suffolk, Virginia, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 1 minute to complete. The route primarily utilizes Southampton Parkway and Governor Harrison Parkway, with a portion of the Clarksville Bypass. With a projected fuel cost of around $28, this drive offers a straightforward passage through the Southeast region of Virginia. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied but generally efficient travel experience. You'll find this route to be a practical option for a day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace with just one recommended stop.
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
88.8 miles from Mount Hermon, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 1m. Total distance: 177.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 49% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 50.4 miles along the Southampton Parkway, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While not exclusively highway, the presence of major roads like Southampton Parkway and Governor Harrison Parkway indicates a drive that balances efficient travel with potentially more local road sections. This blend means you'll experience varied driving conditions throughout the 4-hour trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southampton Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 50.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 1m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (VA 41 / Franklin Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
0 mi into trip|~0m in|VA 41 / Franklin Turnpike
Turn right onto VA 41 / Franklin Turnpike
Navigation decision point
3
5.6 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the ramp toward US 29 South
Navigation decision point
Toward US 29 South
5
8.1 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
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58.7 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|US 58 / Clarksville Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 / Clarksville Bypass toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
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 Mount Hermon, VA to Suffolk, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Hill along the way.
Hill
58.7 mi in|~1h 20m|via US 58
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southampton Parkway
50.4 mi
1h 6m
Clarksville Bypass
22.9 mi
29m
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi
30m
Philpott Road
19.7 mi
25m
Bill Tuck Highway
18.8 mi
24m
Pleasant Shade Drive
6.4 mi
8m
Franklin Turnpike
5.6 mi
9m
South Boston Highway
5.3 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Southampton Parkway
— 50.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Hermon, VA and Suffolk, VA.
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Start on this road
115 ft·14 sec·this road
2
Turn left
50 ft·5 sec
3
Turn right onto VA 41
5.6 mi·9 min·Franklin Turnpike
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward US 29 South
5
Merge onto US 29
2.1 mi·2 min·Danville Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
7
Continue on US 360; US 58 BUS
3.1 mi·5 min·South Boston Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi·7 min·South Boston Highway
9
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi·25 min·Philpott Road
10
Continue on US 58; US 360
19 mi·24 min·Bill Tuck Highway
11
Continue on US 58; VA 49
3.6 mi·4 min·Clarksville Bypass
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
19 mi·24 min·Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
13
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.5 mi·4 min·Highway 1
14
Continue on US 58
3.3 mi·4 min·South Hill Bypass
15
Continue on US 58
1.1 mi·1 min·East Atlantic Street
16
Continue on US 58
3.6 mi·5 min·Highway 58
17
Continue on US 58
1.2 mi·2 min·Piney Pond Road
18
Continue on US 58
23 mi·30 min·Governor Harrison Parkway
19
Continue on US 58
6.4 mi·8 min·Pleasant Shade Drive
20
Continue on US 58
5.1 mi·6 min·West Atlantic Street
21
Continue on US 58
50 mi·1 hr 6 min·Southampton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 58 BUS
1.6 mi·2 min·Holland Road
23
Continue on US 58 Business
1.0 mi·2 min·West Washington Street
24
Turn right onto South Saratoga Street
165 ft·4 sec·South Saratoga Street
25
Arrive at destination
South Saratoga Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, departing in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Suffolk with ample daylight. Plan for one stop to break up the 177.6 miles; the 50.4-mile stretch on Southampton Parkway is a good candidate for a mid-drive pause. With a fuel cost estimated at $28, it's wise to ensure your tank is full before leaving Mount Hermon, as fuel availability might be more limited on certain stretches. This route is flexible, so feel free to adjust your timing based on traffic or your preferred pace.
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 88.8 miles from Mount Hermon, VA, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.4 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 39 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.8 miles or 2h 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Suffolk, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Hermon, 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 Mount Hermon, VA
This is one driving day of about 177.6 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Mount Hermon, 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 Southampton Parkway for about 50.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.8 mi from Mount Hermon, VA
· 2h into the drive
The midpoint is around 88.8 miles from Mount Hermon, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around 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.
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 177.6
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.77 one way
$55.55 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$30.37
$60.73
premium
$4.70
$32.87
$65.74
diesel
$5.61
$39.21
$78.42
Estimated Tolls: $0.39
Franklin Turnpike
(5.6 mi)$0.39
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
$28
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
7 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Suffolk, Virginia
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
South Boston, Virginia
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Franklin, Virginia
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
La Crosse, Virginia
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
South Boston, Virginia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Franklin, Virginia
Blink
1 DCFC
Chevrolet Charging Station
Franklin, Virginia
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla: 4
ChargePoint: 1
Blink: 1
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.3
0
$18.65
$8.52
Efficient EV
44.4
0
$15.54
$7.10
EV Truck/SUV
71
0
$24.86
$11.37
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Mount Hermon, VA
Late night
in Mount Hermon on Friday
Local time
2:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Suffolk, VA
Late night
in Suffolk on Friday
Local time
2:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Lawrenceville, VA
89 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
6 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
4h 1m 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 Mount Hermon, VA to Suffolk, VA covers 177.6 miles and takes about 4h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southampton Parkway, Clarksville Bypass, Governor Harrison Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.8 miles from Mount Hermon, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.77 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 1m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (VA 41 / Franklin Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Mount Hermon, VA to Suffolk, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Hill along the way.
