This 222.2-mile drive from Suffolk, VA to Cloverdale, VA will take you approximately 4 hours and 54 minutes. Operating with a fuel cost estimate of $35, it's a manageable journey that can easily be completed in a single day, making it a great option for a focused road trip. You'll primarily navigate via Richmond Highway and US 460, with a portion on New Cox Road. The route offers a mixed driving profile, so while it’s not a constant interstate cruise, it's efficient enough for a one-day excursion. This trip stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel as you travel through Virginia.
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
111.1 miles from Suffolk, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 35m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 54m. Total distance: 222.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with about 32% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of both faster-paced roads and more local routes. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 31.1 miles on Richmond Highway, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift, moving between more open stretches and potentially more built-up areas. This variety means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 4-hour and 54-minute trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Richmond Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 31.1 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 early in the drive near VA 337 / West Washington Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 222.2 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: near the start (VA 337 / West Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 58 BUS / West Constance Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.3 miles (SR 630 / Rives Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|VA 337 / West Washington Street
Turn left onto VA 337 / West Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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0.9 mi into trip|~1m in|US 58 BUS / West Constance Road
Turn right onto US 58 BUS / West Constance Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
53.3 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|SR 630 / Rives Road
Turn left onto SR 630 / Rives Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
59.2 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|US 460
Take the exit onto US 460 toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackst...
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65.8 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|US 460
Take the exit onto US 460 toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 61
Toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
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 Cloverdale, VA, road signs point toward Blackstone and Lynchburg.
Blackstone
59.2 mi in|~1h 30m|via US 460
Lynchburg
65.8 mi in|~1h 38m|via US 460
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Richmond Highway
31.1 mi
38m
US 460
30 mi
36m
New Cox Road
23 mi
26m
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
16 mi
20m
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi
18m
General Mahone Highway
14.3 mi
19m
West Colonial Trail Highway
13.1 mi
16m
Windsor Boulevard
9.9 mi
15m
Longest stretch:
Richmond Highway
— 31.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk, VA and Cloverdale, VA.
1
Start on South Saratoga Street
165 ft·9 sec·South Saratoga Street
2
Turn left onto VA 337
0.8 mi·1 min·West Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 58 BUS
0.3 mi·46 sec·West Constance Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto SR 604
3.9 mi·6 min·Pitchkettle Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto SR 634
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 US 460
3.1 mi·5 min·Pruden Boulevard
8
Continue on US 460
9.9 mi·15 min·Windsor Boulevard
9
Continue on US 460
8.4 mi·11 min·General Mahone Boulevard
10
Continue on US 460
0.1 mi·9 sec·Mahone Highway
11
Continue on US 460
2.0 mi·2 min·General Mahone Highway
12
Continue on US 460
1.1 mi·2 min·South County Drive
13
Continue on US 460
6.2 mi·8 min·General Mahone Highway
14
Continue on US 460
1.4 mi·2 min·South County Drive
15
Continue on US 460
6.1 mi·8 min·General Mahone Highway
16
Continue on US 460
9.5 mi·14 min·County Drive
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto SR 630
1.9 mi·3 min·Rives Road
Use the left lane.
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 95 North
19
Merge onto I 95
3.7 mi·4 min·I 95
20
Take the exit onto US 460
0.6 mi·1 min·US 460
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, BlackstoneUse the right lane.
21
Merge onto I 85; US 460
6.0 mi·7 min·Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
22
Take the exit onto US 460
0.2 mi·25 sec·US 460
Exit 61Toward US 460 West: Blackstone, LynchburgUse the slight right lane.
23
Continue on US 460
1.1 mi·1 min·Airport Street
24
Continue on US 460
23 mi·26 min·New Cox Road
25
Continue on US 460
4.3 mi·5 min·East Colonial Trail Highway
26
Continue on US 460
6.9 mi·7 min·East Colonial Trail Road
27
Continue on US 460
7.5 mi·11 min·East Colonial Trail
28
Merge onto US 360; US 460
1.5 mi·2 min·West Colonial Trail Highway
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 460
12 mi·14 min·West Colonial Trail Highway
30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 460
29 mi·34 min·US 460
31
Keep slight right at fork onto US 460
31 mi·38 min·Richmond Highway
Toward US 460 West: Lynchburg
32
Continue on US 460
16 mi·20 min·East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on US 221; US 460
15 mi·18 min·West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
34
Continue on US 221; US 460
5.5 mi·7 min·Blue Ridge Boulevard
35
Continue on US 221; US 460
0.3 mi·32 sec·Challenger Avenue Northeast
Use the straight lane.
36
Turn right onto US 220 Alt
2.2 mi·3 min·Cloverdale Road
37
Turn left onto SR 654
1.6 mi·2 min·Read Mountain Road
38
Arrive at destination
SR 654
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 54-minute duration, starting your drive from Suffolk in the morning will give you ample time to reach Cloverdale without feeling rushed. With only one planned stop suggested, you have flexibility to take breaks when needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $35 for the 222.2-mile trip. A specific tip for this route: be aware that portions of US 460 can experience significant truck traffic, so plan your overtaking accordingly.
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 111.1 miles from Suffolk, VA, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.1 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 49 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.1 miles or 2h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cloverdale, 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 222.2 miles and 4h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 Richmond Highway for about 31.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.1 mi from Suffolk, VA
· 2h 35m into the drive
The midpoint is around 111.1 miles from Suffolk, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cloverdale, VA
The final approach into Cloverdale, 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 Cloverdale, 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.
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Question...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 153.2
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...
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 214.5
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.75 one way
$69.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$37.99
$75.99
premium
$4.70
$41.12
$82.25
diesel
$5.61
$49.06
$98.12
Estimated Tolls: $2.56
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
(16 mi)$1.12
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
(14.6 mi)$1.02
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
(6 mi)$0.42
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
$35
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.7
0
$23.33
$10.67
Efficient EV
55.6
0
$19.44
$8.89
EV Truck/SUV
88.9
1
$31.11
$14.22
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Suffolk, VA
Late night
in Suffolk on Friday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cloverdale, VA
Late night
in Cloverdale on Friday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
32 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 54m 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 Cloverdale, VA covers 222.2 miles and takes about 4h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Richmond Highway, US 460, New Cox Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.1 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 $34.75 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 222.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VA 337 / West Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 58 BUS / West Constance Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.3 miles (SR 630 / Rives Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Suffolk, VA and Cloverdale, VA, road signs point toward Blackstone and Lynchburg.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Petersburg National Battlefield and Booker T Washington National Monument. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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
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over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
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