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Trip from South Suffolk, VA to Lakeside, VA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

96.9 mi

156 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 4m

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

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Downtown South Suffolk, VA, VA

South Suffolk, VA

Mark Stebnicki

Downtown Lakeside, VA, VA

Lakeside, VA

HONG SON

Trip Overview

The drive from South Suffolk, VA to Lakeside, VA covers 96.9 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, Benns Church Boulevard, James River Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.15 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

48.5 miles from South Suffolk, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 96.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 96.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.

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 11 significant decision points across 96.9 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 76.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.2 miles (I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

5
3.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | Godwin Boulevard

Turn right onto Godwin Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
76.6 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Richmond

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

Use the right lane. Toward I 95 North: Richmond
6
94.2 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
95.3 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward VA 161: Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 80 Toward VA 161: Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue
9
95.5 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue, Westbrook Avenue

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

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue, Westbro...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike 18.3 mi 23m
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
East Hundred Road 6.6 mi 9m
East Randolph Road 2.9 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike — 18.3 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 13 BUS; VA 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · Carolina Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Continue on US 13 BUS; VA 10; VA 32

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
3

Continue on US 460 BUS; VA 10; VA 32

366 ft · 8 sec · Pruden Boulevard
4

Turn right onto Godwin Boulevard

8.9 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on VA 10; VA 32

16 mi · 21 min · Benns Church Boulevard
6

Continue on VA 10

9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
7

Turn left onto VA 10; VA 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rolfe Highway
8

Turn right onto VA 10

13 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
9

Continue on VA 10

15 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
10

Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS

2.9 mi · 4 min · East Randolph Road
11

Continue on VA 10

6.6 mi · 9 min · East Hundred Road
Use the left lane.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 95 North: Richmond Use the right lane.
13

Merge onto I 95

17 mi · 21 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

1.1 mi · 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 80 Toward VA 161: Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

500 ft · 19 sec
Toward Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue, Westbrook Avenue Use the straight / left lanes.
17

Turn right onto VA 161

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Hermitage Road
18

Continue on VA 161

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Lakeside Avenue
19

Turn left onto Dumbarton Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Dumbarton Road
20

Turn right onto Cedar Croft Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Cedar Croft Street
21

Arrive at destination

Cedar Croft 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 48.5 miles from South Suffolk, VA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.3 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 21 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.5 miles or 1h 3m 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 44m

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

Before You Leave

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

This is one driving day of about 96.9 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from South Suffolk, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike for about 18.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.5 mi from South Suffolk, VA · 1h 3m into the drive

Downtown Waverly, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waverly, VA

48 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

Newport News, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waverly, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.5 miles from South Suffolk, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lakeside, VA

The final approach into Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, 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.

Colonial National Historical Park

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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour $15 near mile 30.1
View on nps.gov
Petersburg National Battlefield

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...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 76.9
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument

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...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 16.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.15 one way

$30.31 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $16.57 $33.14
premium $4.70 $17.93 $35.87
diesel $5.61 $21.39 $42.79

Estimated Tolls: $1.29

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (18.3 mi) $1.29

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

$15

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.1 0 $10.17 $4.65
Efficient EV 24.2 0 $8.48 $3.88
EV Truck/SUV 38.8 0 $13.57 $6.20

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

South Suffolk, VA

Night in South Suffolk on Thursday

Local time

11:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lakeside, VA

Night in Lakeside on Thursday

Local time

11:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Waverly, VA

48 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

1 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 9m 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 Lakeside, VA covers 96.9 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, Benns Church Boulevard, James River Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.5 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 $15.15 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 96.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (Godwin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 76.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.2 miles (I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from South Suffolk, VA to Lakeside, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Colonial National Historical Park, Petersburg National Battlefield and Fort Monroe National Monument.

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