Origin
Stuarts Draft, VA
Late night in Stuarts Draft on Friday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stuarts Draft, 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
3h 15m
Distance
193.2 mi
311 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stuarts Draft, VA
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Suffolk, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stuarts Draft, VA to Suffolk, VA covers 193.2 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Draft Avenue, Stuarts Draft Highway, Rosser Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.21 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.6 miles from Stuarts Draft, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 193.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 15m drive with frequent turns across 193.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Draft Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Stuarts Draft, VA to Suffolk, VA is easy. At 3h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Stuarts Draft, VA to Suffolk, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Draft Avenue | — | — |
| Stuarts Draft Highway | — | — |
| Rosser Avenue | — | — |
| Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike | — | — |
| VA 10 East | — | — |
| West Hundred Road | — | — |
| West Randolph Road | — | — |
| James River Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Draft Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stuarts Draft, VA and Suffolk, VA.
1
Start on Cambridge Drive
138 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cambridge Drive
2
Turn right onto Draft Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Draft Avenue
3
Turn right onto Stuarts Draft Highway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Stuarts Draft Highway
4
Continue on Rosser Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Rosser Avenue
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
6
Merge slight left
95 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
VA 10 East: Hopewell
9
Continue on West Hundred Road
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
West Hundred Road
10
Continue on West Randolph Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Randolph Road
11
Continue on James River Drive
15 mi
·
19 min
·
James River Drive
12
Continue on Colonial Trail West
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Colonial Trail West
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rolfe Highway
14
Take the exit right
148 ft
·
6 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Colonial Trail East
16
Continue on Old Stage Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Old Stage Highway
17
Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Benns Church Boulevard
18
Continue on Godwin Boulevard
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Godwin Boulevard
19
Continue on Godwin Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Godwin Boulevard
20
Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard
367 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pruden Boulevard
21
Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
22
Turn right onto West Washington Street
453 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Washington Street
23
Turn left onto South Saratoga Street
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Saratoga Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 96.6 miles from Stuarts Draft, VA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
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 43 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.6 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 40m
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 Stuarts Draft, 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 Stuarts Draft, VA
This is one driving day of about 193.2 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Stuarts Draft, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.6 mi from Stuarts Draft, VA · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.6 miles from Stuarts Draft, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.21 one way
$60.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $33.03 | $66.07 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.76 | $71.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.66 | $85.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58 | 0 | $20.29 | $9.27 |
| Efficient EV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.90 | $7.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.3 | 0 | $27.05 | $12.36 |
Gas CO2
68 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.
Destination
Suffolk, VA
Late night in Suffolk on Friday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Colonial Heights, VA
97 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
30 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
3h 15m 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 Stuarts Draft, VA to Suffolk, VA covers 193.2 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Draft Avenue, Stuarts Draft Highway, Rosser Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.6 miles from Stuarts Draft, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.21 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 drive from Stuarts Draft, VA to Suffolk, VA is easy. At 3h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Stuarts Draft, VA to Suffolk, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Stuarts Draft, VA to Suffolk, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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