Origin
Suffolk, VA
Late night in Suffolk on Friday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suffolk, VA to Stuarts Draft, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
192 mi
309 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 42m
★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Suffolk, VA
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Stuarts Draft, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Suffolk, VA to Stuarts Draft, VA covers 192 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Washington Street, North Main Street, Pruden Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.02 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 miles from Suffolk, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 192 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 54m 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 54m drive with frequent turns across 192 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.
West Washington Street 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 Suffolk, VA to Stuarts Draft, VA is easy. At 3h 54m 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 Suffolk, VA to Stuarts Draft, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Washington Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Pruden Boulevard | — | — |
| Godwin Boulevard | — | — |
| Benns Church Boulevard | — | — |
| Colonial Trail East | — | — |
| Rolfe Highway | — | — |
| Colonial Trail West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk, VA and Stuarts Draft, VA.
1
Start on South Saratoga Street
164 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Saratoga Street
2
Turn right onto West Washington Street
453 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Washington Street
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on Pruden Boulevard
367 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pruden Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Godwin Boulevard
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Godwin Boulevard
6
Continue on Benns Church Boulevard
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Benns Church Boulevard
7
Continue on Colonial Trail East
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Colonial Trail East
8
Turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rolfe Highway
9
Turn right onto Colonial Trail West
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Colonial Trail West
10
Continue on James River Drive
15 mi
·
19 min
·
James River Drive
11
Continue on East Randolph Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Randolph Road
12
Continue on East Hundred Road
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
East Hundred Road
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Richmond
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 95 North: Richmond
14
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville
92 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 340: Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 340: Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft
17
Turn left onto Rosser Avenue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Rosser Avenue
18
Continue on Stuarts Draft Highway
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Stuarts Draft Highway
19
Turn left onto Draft Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Draft Avenue
20
Turn left onto Cambridge Drive
138 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cambridge Drive
21
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 miles from Suffolk, VA, or about 1h 57m 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 42 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96 miles or 1h 57m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stuarts Draft, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving 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 Suffolk, VA
This is one driving day of about 192 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96 mi from Suffolk, VA · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96 miles from Suffolk, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stuarts Draft, VA
The final approach into Stuarts Draft, 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 Stuarts Draft, 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
$30.02 one way
$60.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.54 | $71.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.39 | $84.78 |
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: 67.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.6 | 0 | $20.16 | $9.22 |
| Efficient EV | 48 | 0 | $16.80 | $7.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.8 | 0 | $26.88 | $12.29 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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
Stuarts Draft, VA
Late night in Stuarts Draft on Friday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Colonial Heights, VA
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
30 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 54m 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 Suffolk, VA to Stuarts Draft, VA covers 192 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Washington Street, North Main Street, Pruden Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96 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 $30.02 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 Suffolk, VA to Stuarts Draft, VA is easy. At 3h 54m 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 Suffolk, VA to Stuarts Draft, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Suffolk, VA to Stuarts Draft, 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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