Trip from Suffolk, VA to Belmont, VA

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Drive Time

4h 25m

Distance

219.1 mi

353 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 12m ★

6 AM

4h 26m

8 AM

4h 52m

10 AM

4h 35m

12 PM

4h 32m

3 PM

4h 36m

5 PM

4h 51m

8 PM

4h 18m

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

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Suffolk, VA

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Belmont, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Suffolk, VA to Belmont, VA covers 219.1 miles and takes about 4h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Benns Church Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

109.6 miles from Suffolk, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Suffolk, VA to Belmont, VA covers 219.1 miles and takes about 4h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

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

There are about 33 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 98.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 219.1 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 98.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 184.4 miles (I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

98.7 mi into trip | ~2h 2m 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

184.4 mi into trip | ~3h 39m 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...

185 mi into trip | ~3h 40m in

Take the exit toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 170B Toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner

197 mi into trip | ~3h 55m in

Take the exit toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 45 Toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulle...

217 mi into trip | ~4h 21m in

Keep slight right at fork toward VA 659 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward VA 659 North

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Suffolk, VA and Belmont, VA, road signs point toward Tysons Corner, Herndon and Dulles Airport.

Tysons Corner

184.4 mi in | ~3h 39m | via I 395

Herndon

197 mi in | ~3h 55m

Dulles Airport

197 mi in | ~3h 55m

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
Dulles Toll Road	11.3 mi	15m
Capital Beltway	10.5 mi	12m
Colonial Trail East	9.9 mi	11m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Saratoga Street

165 ft · 10 sec · South Saratoga Street

Turn right onto VA 337

454 ft · 16 sec · West Washington Street

Turn left onto US 13 BUS; VA 10; VA 32

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

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 straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on VA 10; VA 32

16 mi · 21 min · Benns Church Boulevard

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

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

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 slight left 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.

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 170B Toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 495

1.0 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 495

9.5 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 45 Toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto VA 267

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dulles Toll Road

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 22 sec

Merge onto VA 267

10 mi · 13 min · Dulles Toll Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on VA 267

7.9 mi · 9 min · Dulles Greenway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Exit 4 Toward VA 659: Belmont Ridge Road Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward VA 659 North Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto SR 659

2.0 mi · 3 min · Belmont Ridge Road

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

SR 659

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 109.6 miles from Suffolk, VA, or about 2h 14m 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 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 109.6 miles or 2h 14m 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 34m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving 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 Suffolk, VA

This is one driving day of about 219.1 miles and 4h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from 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 109.6 mi from Suffolk, VA · 2h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

110 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 109.6 miles from 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 Belmont, VA

The final approach into Belmont, 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 Belmont, 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

$34.26 one way

$68.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$37.46	$74.93
premium	$4.70	$40.55	$81.10
diesel	$5.61	$48.37	$96.75

Estimated Tolls: $4.23

Dulles Toll Road (11.3 mi) $2.26

Dulles Greenway (7.9 mi) $1.97

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

$34

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	65.7	0	$23.01	$10.52
Efficient EV	54.8	0	$19.17	$8.76
EV Truck/SUV	87.6	1	$30.67	$14.02

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 1 day ago

Origin

Suffolk, VA

Late night in Suffolk on Wednesday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Belmont, VA

Late night in Belmont on Wednesday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Middletown, MD

110 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

49 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 25m 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 Suffolk, VA to Belmont, VA covers 219.1 miles and takes about 4h 25m 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 109.6 miles from Suffolk, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.26 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.