Trip from South Suffolk, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA

Drive Time

3h 53m

Distance

192.8 mi

310 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 41m ★

6 AM

3h 54m

8 AM

4h 19m

10 AM

4h 3m

12 PM

4h 0m

3 PM

4h 4m

5 PM

4h 18m

8 PM

3h 46m

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

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South Suffolk, VA

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

Traveling from South Suffolk to Baileys Crossroads covers 192.8 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 53 minutes. Because this journey stays within the Southeast region of Virginia, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip. You should budget approximately $31 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this route involves a mix of roads, including Benns Church Boulevard, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, and I-95. Since the drive is under four hours, you can comfortably complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

96.4 miles from South Suffolk, VA

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

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving profile that transitions between local thoroughfares and major interstates. While 43% of your journey is spent on highways, the experience shifts significantly as you move away from Suffolk. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-95, spanning 82.3 miles where you will likely settle into a steady rhythm. The remainder of the trip balances these fast-paced highway segments with slower, more technical sections on local roads. This variety keeps the drive engaging, moving you from the more open stretches of the state into the denser traffic patterns near Baileys Crossroads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near Godwin Boulevard.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 192.8 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 3.1 miles (Godwin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 99.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.2 miles (I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

3.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | Godwin Boulevard

Turn right onto Godwin Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

99.5 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Washington

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 43A Toward I 95 North: Washington

185.2 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in | I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway toward I 395 North, I 495 North: Washington, Tysons Corner

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 170A; 170B Toward I 395 North, I 495 North: Washington, Ty...

190.4 mi into trip | ~3h 47m in

Take the exit toward Seminary Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4 Toward Seminary Road

190.8 mi into trip | ~3h 48m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	82.3 mi	1h 33m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	26.3 mi	28m
Benns Church Boulevard	16.3 mi	21m
James River Drive	14.6 mi	19m
Colonial Trail West	13.3 mi	15m
Colonial Trail East	9.9 mi	11m
Godwin Boulevard	8.9 mi	10m
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway	5.2 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 82.3 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 13 BUS; VA 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · Carolina Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 13 BUS; VA 10; VA 32

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 460 BUS; VA 10; VA 32

366 ft · 8 sec · Pruden Boulevard

Turn right onto Godwin Boulevard

8.9 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on VA 10; VA 32

16 mi · 21 min · Benns Church Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Continue on VA 10

9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

Turn left onto VA 10; VA 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rolfe Highway

Turn right onto VA 10

13 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

Continue on VA 10

15 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS

2.9 mi · 4 min · East Randolph Road

Continue on VA 10

2.5 mi · 3 min · East Hundred Road

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 295 North: Washington

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 46 sec · this road

Toward I 295 North: Washington

Merge onto I 295

26 mi · 28 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

2.4 mi · 2 min

Exit 43A Toward I 95 North: Washington Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 95

46 mi · 49 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; US 17

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 95; US 17

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 95

35 mi · 41 min · I 95

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 395

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Exit 170A; 170B Toward I 395 North, I 495 North: Washington, Tysons Corner Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on I 395

4.6 mi · 5 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Exit 170A Toward I 395 North: Washington Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 4 Toward Seminary Road Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · this road

Exit 3 Toward Seminary Road Use the none lane.

Turn left

0.2 mi · 41 sec

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn straight onto Seminary Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Seminary Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto SR 716

0.5 mi · 1 min · Seminary Road

Use the none lane.

Turn slight right

181 ft · 8 sec

Turn slight right onto Carlin Springs Road

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Carlin Springs Road

Turn left onto VA 7

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Leesburg Pike

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 26 sec

Toward VA 244 West: Columbia Pike, Annandale Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto VA 244

231 ft · 5 sec · Columbia Pike

Arrive at destination

VA 244

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 3 hour and 53 minute journey, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the drive. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid the congestion often associated with the I-95 corridor. Since the route requires a modest $31 fuel budget, verify your tank levels before hitting the longest 82.3-mile stretch to ensure you aren't forced to stop at higher-priced highway stations. Because this is a one-day trip, your primary advantage is flexibility; use your single planned stop to stretch your legs rather than rushing to the finish line.

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 96.4 miles from South Suffolk, VA, or about 2h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.3 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96.4 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 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baileys Crossroads, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving South Suffolk, 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 South Suffolk, VA

This is one driving day of about 192.8 miles and 3h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Suffolk, 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 I 95 for about 82.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 96.4 mi from South Suffolk, VA · 2h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

96 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

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.4 miles from South Suffolk, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.3 miles.

Arriving in Baileys Crossroads, VA

The final approach into Baileys Crossroads, 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 Baileys Crossroads, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.86 one way

$61.71 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$33.62	$67.24
premium	$4.78	$36.27	$72.54
diesel	$5.64	$42.83	$85.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.8	$20.24	$9.25
Efficient EV	48.2	$16.87	$7.71
EV Truck/SUV	77.1	$26.99	$12.34

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

23 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

South Suffolk, VA

Afternoon in South Suffolk on Sunday

Local time

3:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baileys Crossroads, VA

Afternoon in Baileys Crossroads on Sunday

Local time

3:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Middletown, MD

96 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

2 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

3h 53m 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 South Suffolk, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA covers 192.8 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Benns Church Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 96.4 miles from South Suffolk, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.86 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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

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