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Trip from Suffolk, VA to Chesterfield Court House, VA

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

83.2 mi

134 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m

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

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Downtown Suffolk, VA, VA

Suffolk, VA

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from Suffolk, VA to Chesterfield Court House, VA covers 83.2 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Benns Church Boulevard, James River Drive, Colonial Trail West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on Benns Church Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.32 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

41.6 miles from Suffolk, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 83.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Benns Church Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

207 ft 42 ft

Total Climb

217 ft

Total Descent

81 ft

Highest Point

207 ft

~83.2 mi in

Elevation Range

166 ft

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VA 337 / West Washington Street.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Suffolk, VA to Chesterfield Court House, VA is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (VA 337 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 13 BUS; VA 10; VA 32 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Godwin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | VA 337 / West Washington Street

Turn right onto VA 337 / West Washington Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 13 BUS; VA 10; VA 32 / North Main Street

Turn left onto US 13 BUS; VA 10; VA 32 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | Godwin Boulevard

Turn right onto Godwin Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
37.4 mi into trip | ~49m in | VA 10; VA 31 / Rolfe Highway

Turn left onto VA 10; VA 31 / Rolfe Highway

Navigation decision point

4
83.1 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | Mimms Loop

Turn right onto Mimms Loop

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Benns Church Boulevard 16.3 mi 21m
James River Drive 14.6 mi 19m
Colonial Trail West 13.3 mi 15m
East Hundred Road 10 mi 16m
Colonial Trail East 9.9 mi 11m
Godwin Boulevard 8.9 mi 10m
Iron Bridge Road 3.8 mi 5m
East Randolph Road 2.9 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Benns Church Boulevard — 16.3 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk, VA and Chesterfield Court House, VA.

1

Start on South Saratoga Street

165 ft · 10 sec · South Saratoga Street
2

Turn right onto VA 337

454 ft · 16 sec · West Washington Street
3

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

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
4

Continue on US 460 BUS; VA 10; VA 32

366 ft · 8 sec · Pruden Boulevard
5

Turn right onto Godwin Boulevard

8.9 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on VA 10; VA 32

16 mi · 21 min · Benns Church Boulevard
7

Continue on VA 10

9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
8

Turn left onto VA 10; VA 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rolfe Highway
9

Turn right onto VA 10

13 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
10

Continue on VA 10

15 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
11

Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS

2.9 mi · 4 min · East Randolph Road
12

Continue on VA 10

10.0 mi · 16 min · East Hundred Road
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on VA 10

3.8 mi · 5 min · Iron Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn right onto Wagners Way

462 ft · 22 sec · Wagners Way
15

Turn right onto Mimms Loop

332 ft · 14 sec · Mimms Loop
16

Arrive at destination

Mimms Loop

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 41.6 miles from Suffolk, VA, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.3 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 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.6 miles or 54m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesterfield Court House, 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 83.2 miles and 1h 52m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Benns Church Boulevard for about 16.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.6 mi from Suffolk, VA · 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

42 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 41.6 miles from Suffolk, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chesterfield Court House, VA

The final approach into Chesterfield Court House, 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 Chesterfield Court House, 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 ~26 min detour $15 near mile 31.5
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 80.3
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 14.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.32 one way

$26.63 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $14.51 $29.02
premium $4.78 $15.65 $31.30
diesel $5.64 $18.48 $36.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25 0 $8.74 $3.99
Efficient EV 20.8 0 $7.28 $3.33
EV Truck/SUV 33.3 0 $11.65 $5.32

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Suffolk, VA

Evening in Suffolk on Sunday

Local time

5:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chesterfield Court House, VA

Evening in Chesterfield Court House on Sunday

Local time

5:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Middletown, MD

42 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

2 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

1h 52m 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 Chesterfield Court House, VA covers 83.2 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Benns Church Boulevard, James River Drive, Colonial Trail West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.6 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 $13.32 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.
The drive from Suffolk, VA to Chesterfield Court House, VA is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VA 337 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 13 BUS; VA 10; VA 32 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Godwin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Suffolk, VA to Chesterfield Court House, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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