Trip from South Suffolk, VA to East Highland Park, VA

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

92.3 mi

149 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 55m ★

6 AM

2h 4m

8 AM

2h 22m

10 AM

2h 10m

12 PM

2h 8m

3 PM

2h 11m

5 PM

2h 21m

8 PM

1h 59m

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

East Highland Park, VA

Willian Justen de Vasconcellos

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from South Suffolk to East Highland Park, expect a journey covering 92.3 miles that typically takes about 2 hours and 3 minutes. This route is best suited as a comfortable day trip, requiring no overnight stops along the way. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Southeast Virginia locations. Because the drive relies entirely on local roads rather than major interstates, you will experience a steady, turn-heavy pace. It is a straightforward trek for those who prefer navigating backroads over high-speed highway travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

46.1 miles from South Suffolk, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a hands-on driving experience, as this route contains absolutely no highway miles. You will navigate a series of local roads, including Benns Church Boulevard, James River Drive, and Colonial Trail West, which requires your full attention behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 16.3-mile segment on Benns Church Boulevard. Because the path is quite turn-heavy, the drive maintains a consistent local feel rather than a fast-paced interstate grind. Expect a winding journey that keeps you engaged as you transition through the Virginia landscape.

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.

Benns Church Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near Godwin Boulevard.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 3.1 miles (Godwin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 73.2 miles (I 295 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 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.

73.2 mi into trip | ~1h 35m 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 none lane.

79.7 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Take the exit toward VA 5 West: Varina

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

Use the right lane. Exit 22B Toward VA 5 West: Varina

84 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | SR 7555 / South Laburnum Avenue

Turn right onto SR 7555 / South Laburnum Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

92.3 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | Fenwick Street

Turn left onto Fenwick Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
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
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	6.5 mi	6m
South Laburnum Avenue	4.6 mi	7m
North Laburnum Avenue	3.6 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Benns Church Boulevard — 16.3 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Suffolk, VA and East Highland Park, 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

6.5 mi · 6 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 22B Toward VA 5 West: Varina Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto VA 5

1.1 mi · 1 min · New Market Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Strath Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Strath Road

Turn left onto Darbytown Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Darbytown Road

Turn right onto SR 7555

4.6 mi · 7 min · South Laburnum Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on North Laburnum Avenue

3.6 mi · 6 min · North Laburnum Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto Fenwick Street

104 ft · 4 sec · Fenwick Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Fenwick Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to depart whenever it suits you best. Without any mandatory stops built into the 92.3-mile journey, you can easily complete the drive in one go, though you should keep an eye on the fuel gauge since the $15 cost is a baseline estimate. Given that the entire route consists of local roads, allow for extra travel time during peak traffic hours when turning and intersection navigation may slow your progress. Pay close attention to your GPS while transitioning between Benns Church Boulevard, James River Drive, and Colonial Trail West to ensure you stay on the correct path.

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 46.1 miles from South Suffolk, VA, or about 1h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.3 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 46.1 miles or 1h 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 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Highland Park, 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 92.3 miles and 2h 3m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Benns Church Boulevard for about 16.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.1 mi from South Suffolk, VA · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

46 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 46.1 miles from South Suffolk, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Highland Park, VA

The final approach into East Highland Park, 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 East Highland Park, 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

$14.77 one way

$29.54 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$16.09	$32.19
premium	$4.78	$17.36	$34.73
diesel	$5.64	$20.51	$41.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.7	$9.69	$4.43
Efficient EV	23.1	$8.08	$3.69
EV Truck/SUV	36.9	$12.92	$5.91

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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

Evening in South Suffolk on Sunday

Local time

5:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Highland Park, VA

Evening in East Highland Park on Sunday

Local time

5:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Middletown, MD

46 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

2h 3m 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 East Highland Park, VA covers 92.3 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Benns Church Boulevard, James River Drive, Colonial Trail West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.1 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 $14.77 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.

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

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