Origin
Suffolk, VA
Evening in Suffolk on Sunday
Local time
5:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suffolk, VA to Bluefield, VA
Drive Time
7h 7m
Distance
338.5 mi
545 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 57m
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6 AM
7h 8m
8 AM
7h 30m
10 AM
7h 15m
12 PM
7h 13m
3 PM
7h 16m
5 PM
7h 29m
8 PM
7h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Suffolk, VA
Mark Stebnicki
Bluefield, VA
Vika Glitter
Trip Overview
The drive from Suffolk, VA to Bluefield, VA covers 338.5 miles and takes about 7h 7m 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, West Constance Road, Pitchkettle Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.17 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
169.2 miles from Suffolk, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 7m drive with frequent turns across 338.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 7m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Suffolk, VA to Bluefield, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Constance Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pitchkettle Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kings Fork Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Providence Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pruden Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Windsor Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| General Mahone Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk, VA and Bluefield, VA.
1
Start on South Saratoga Street
164 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Saratoga Street
2
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Street
3
Turn right onto West Constance Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Constance Road
4
Turn left onto Pitchkettle Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Pitchkettle Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Fork Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Kings Fork Road
6
Turn left onto Providence Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Providence Road
7
Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Pruden Boulevard
8
Continue on Windsor Boulevard
9.9 mi
·
15 min
·
Windsor Boulevard
9
Continue on General Mahone Boulevard
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
General Mahone Boulevard
10
Continue on Mahone Highway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mahone Highway
11
Continue on General Mahone Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
General Mahone Highway
12
Continue on South County Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South County Drive
13
Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
General Mahone Highway
14
Continue on South County Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South County Drive
15
Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
General Mahone Highway
16
Continue on County Drive
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
County Drive
17
Turn left onto Rives Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Rives Road
18
Take the ramp right toward I 95 North
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 95 North
19
Merge slight left
3.7 mi
·
4 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone
21
Merge slight right onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
23
Continue on Airport Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Street
24
Continue on New Cox Road
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New Cox Road
25
Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Colonial Trail Highway
26
Continue on East Colonial Trail Road
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East Colonial Trail Road
27
Continue on East Colonial Trail
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
East Colonial Trail
28
Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Colonial Trail Highway
29
Keep slight right to continue on West Colonial Trail Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
West Colonial Trail Highway
30
Keep slight left
29 mi
·
34 min
31
Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway
31 mi
·
38 min
·
Richmond Highway
32
Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
16 mi
·
20 min
·
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
33
Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
15 mi
·
18 min
·
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
34
Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Blue Ridge Boulevard
35
Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Challenger Avenue Northeast
36
Turn right onto Cloverdale Road
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Cloverdale Road
37
Continue on Roanoke Road
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Roanoke Road
38
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
39
Merge slight left
76 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
40
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
41
Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.
27 mi
·
30 min
·
I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va
42
Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Bluefield
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 52 North: Bluefield
43
Turn right onto John Nash Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
John Nash Boulevard
44
Take the exit straight toward US 460 West: Bluefield
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 460 West: Bluefield
45
Merge slight left onto Big Laurel Highway
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Big Laurel Highway
46
Take the exit slight right toward VA 102: Pocahontas
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
VA 102: Pocahontas
47
Turn straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
48
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 169.2 miles from Suffolk, VA, or about 3h 33m 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 169.2 miles or 3h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bluefield, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Suffolk, VA
This is one driving day of about 338.5 miles and 7h 7m.
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 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 169.2 mi from Suffolk, VA · 3h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 169.2 miles from Suffolk, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bluefield, VA
The final approach into Bluefield, 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 Bluefield, 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
$54.17 one way
$108.35 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $59.02 | $118.05 |
| premium | $4.78 | $63.68 | $127.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $75.20 | $150.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.6 | 1 | $35.54 | $16.25 |
| Efficient EV | 84.6 | 0 | $29.62 | $13.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.4 | 1 | $47.39 | $21.66 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Bluefield, VA
Evening in Bluefield on Sunday
Local time
5:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
76°F
Oakland, MD
169 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
6 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
7h 7m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Bluefield, VA covers 338.5 miles and takes about 7h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Washington Street, West Constance Road, Pitchkettle Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 169.2 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 $54.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 7m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Suffolk, VA to Bluefield, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Suffolk, VA to Bluefield, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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