Trip from Suffolk, VA to Tazewell, VA

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Drive Time

7h 29m

Distance

355.9 mi

573 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

7h 19m ★

6 AM

7h 29m

8 AM

7h 50m

10 AM

7h 36m

12 PM

7h 34m

3 PM

7h 38m

5 PM

7h 49m

8 PM

7h 23m

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

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Suffolk, VA

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town in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States

Tazewell, VA

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Trip Overview

This 355.9-mile journey from Suffolk to Tazewell, Virginia, will take approximately 7 hours and 29 minutes of driving time. It's a manageable day trip, though you might consider breaking it up given the duration. The route primarily uses I-81, Richmond Highway, and US 460, with about half of the drive on highways. Budget around $56 for fuel, and plan for at least two stops to break up the drive. This trip offers a straightforward travel experience across Virginia's Southeast region.

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

178 miles from Suffolk, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 57m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for a significant portion of this route, balanced by 49% highway driving. While you'll encounter stretches on I-81, including one continuous segment of 75.8 miles, the overall character leans towards navigating local roads and junctions. This means the pace will vary, with periods of faster highway travel interspersed with more deliberate navigation through towns and connecting routes like Richmond Highway and US 460. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to changing road conditions and speed limits.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 52 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 58 BUS / West Constance Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 355.9 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 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; at 59.2 miles (US 460): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

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

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.

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.

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...

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

301 mi into trip | ~6h 23m in | I 77

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

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 Tazewell, VA, road signs point toward Blackstone, Lynchburg and Charleston W. Va..

Blackstone

59.2 mi in | ~1h 30m | via US 460

Lynchburg

65.8 mi in | ~1h 38m | via US 460

Charleston W. Va.

301 mi in | ~6h 23m | via I 77

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	75.8 mi	1h 25m
Richmond Highway	31.1 mi	38m
US 460	30 mi	36m
I 77	28.4 mi	31m
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

Longest stretch: I 81 — 75.8 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Saratoga Street

165 ft · 9 sec · South Saratoga Street

Turn left onto VA 337

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Washington Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto US 58 BUS

0.3 mi · 46 sec · West Constance Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto SR 604

3.9 mi · 6 min · Pitchkettle Road

At end of road, turn right onto SR 634

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Kings Fork Road

Turn left onto Providence Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Providence Road

Turn left onto US 460

3.1 mi · 5 min · Pruden Boulevard

Continue on US 460

9.9 mi · 15 min · Windsor Boulevard

Continue on US 460

8.4 mi · 11 min · General Mahone Boulevard

Continue on US 460

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Mahone Highway

Continue on US 460

2.0 mi · 2 min · General Mahone Highway

Continue on US 460

1.1 mi · 2 min · South County Drive

Continue on US 460

6.2 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway

Continue on US 460

1.4 mi · 2 min · South County Drive

Continue on US 460

6.1 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway

Continue on US 460

9.5 mi · 14 min · County Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto SR 630

1.9 mi · 3 min · Rives Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 95 North

Merge onto I 95

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 95

Take the exit onto US 460

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 460

Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 85; US 460

6.0 mi · 7 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Take the exit onto US 460

0.2 mi · 25 sec · US 460

Exit 61 Toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg Use the slight right lane.

Continue on US 460

1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street

Continue on US 460

23 mi · 26 min · New Cox Road

Continue on US 460

4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway

Continue on US 460

6.9 mi · 7 min · East Colonial Trail Road

Continue on US 460

7.5 mi · 11 min · East Colonial Trail

Merge onto US 360; US 460

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 460

12 mi · 14 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 460

29 mi · 34 min · US 460

Keep slight right at fork onto US 460

31 mi · 38 min · Richmond Highway

Toward US 460 West: Lynchburg

Continue on US 460

16 mi · 20 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 221; US 460

15 mi · 18 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

Continue on US 221; US 460

5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard

Continue on US 221; US 460

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Challenger Avenue Northeast

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto US 220 Alt

5.0 mi · 6 min · Cloverdale Road

Continue on US 220

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Roanoke Road

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Merge onto I 81

76 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 77; I 81; US 52

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 77; I 81; US 52

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77

27 mi · 30 min · I 77

Toward I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va. Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit onto US 52

0.3 mi · 1 min · US 52

Exit 1 Toward US 52 North: Bluefield

Turn right onto US 52

2.5 mi · 2 min · John Nash Boulevard

Take the exit onto US 52

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 52

Toward US 460 West: Bluefield

Merge onto US 52; US 460; US 52 Truck

9.9 mi · 11 min · Big Laurel Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 19; US 460

13 mi · 16 min · Governor G C Peery Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Toward VA 16: Tazewell

Turn left onto VA 16

0.9 mi · 1 min · Tazewell Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto US 19 BUS; US 460 BUS; VA 16

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Fincastle Turnpike

Continue on US 19 BUS; US 460 BUS; VA 16

436 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Elk Street

397 ft · 17 sec · Elk Street

Arrive at destination

Mill Road

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7.5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Suffolk to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially if you're aiming to complete it in one day. With 355.9 miles to cover and a fuel cost of approximately $56, planning for two stops is wise for stretching and refueling. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 75.8 miles on I-81, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before entering this section. Given the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, staying focused on navigation and posted speed limits will be key to a smooth trip.

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 178 miles from Suffolk, VA, or about 3h 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.8 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 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 178 miles or 3h 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 6h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tazewell, 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.

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 355.9 miles and 7h 29m.

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.

The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 75.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 178 mi from Suffolk, VA · 3h 57m into the drive

town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland, MD

178 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.

Oakland, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 178 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 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.8 miles.

Arriving in Tazewell, VA

The final approach into Tazewell, 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 Tazewell, 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

$55.65 one way

$111.31 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 125 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$60.85	$121.71
premium	$4.70	$65.87	$131.74
diesel	$5.61	$78.58	$157.16

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

$56

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 124.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	106.8	1	$37.37	$17.08
Efficient EV	89	1	$31.14	$14.24
EV Truck/SUV	142.4	1	$49.83	$22.78

Gas CO2

125 kg

EV CO2

42 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Suffolk, VA

Late night in Suffolk on Wednesday

Local time

1:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tazewell, VA

Late night in Tazewell on Wednesday

Local time

1:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Oakland, MD

178 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

10 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 29m 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 Tazewell, VA covers 355.9 miles and takes about 7h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, Richmond Highway, US 460. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 178 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 $55.65 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.

Between Suffolk, VA and Tazewell, VA, road signs point toward Blackstone, Lynchburg and Charleston W. Va..

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Trip from Suffolk, VA to Tazewell, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Tazewell, VA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Suffolk, VA

Tazewell, VA

Same local time

10 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 29m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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