Trip from Suffolk, VA to Wytheville, VA

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Drive Time

6h 26m

Distance

302.1 mi

486 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 14m ★

6 AM

6h 26m

8 AM

6h 51m

10 AM

6h 35m

12 PM

6h 32m

3 PM

6h 36m

5 PM

6h 50m

8 PM

6h 19m

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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Wytheville, VA

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Trip Overview

This 302.1-mile drive from Suffolk, VA, to Wytheville, VA, is a manageable one-day trip, typically taking around 6 hours and 26 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-81, Richmond Highway, and US-460, with about half of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $47. Given the duration and distance, it's a solid option for a single day's travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The drive offers a mixed experience, connecting two points within the Southeast region of 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

151.1 miles from Suffolk, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 49% of it being highway travel. While a significant portion will be on faster roads like I-81, you'll also encounter sections of Richmond Highway and US-460. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 75.8 miles on I-81, offering a period of consistent cruising. This blend means you won't be solely on monotonous interstate, but you'll also experience the practical efficiency of highway driving for substantial parts of the journey.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 42 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?

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 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 21 significant decision points across 302.1 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 21 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

299.7 mi into trip | ~6h 21m in | US 11

Take the exit onto US 11 toward US 11 South: Wytheville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 11 South: Wytheville

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 Wytheville, 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
I 81	75.8 mi	1h 25m
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

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Take the exit onto US 11

2.4 mi · 4 min · US 11

Toward US 11 South: Wytheville Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto South 4th Street

103 ft · 2 sec · South 4th Street

Arrive at destination

South 4th Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 6-hour and 26-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Suffolk to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially if you encounter any in the Richmond area. With a total distance of 302.1 miles, plan for one stop to refuel and stretch, as the longest stretch without a break is 75.8 miles on I-81. This trip is well-suited for a single day, but be mindful of the $47 fuel cost and factor that into your budget. A practical tip: keep your fuel tank at least half full when you see services on I-81, as they can be spaced out.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 151.1 miles from Suffolk, VA, or about 3h 23m 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 151.1 miles or 3h 23m 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 23m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Suffolk, VA

This is one driving day of about 302.1 miles and 6h 26m.

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 1 real break 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 151.1 mi from Suffolk, VA · 3h 23m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland, MD

151 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 151.1 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 Wytheville, VA

The final approach into Wytheville, 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 Wytheville, 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

$47.24 one way

$94.48 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 106 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$51.65	$103.31
premium	$4.70	$55.91	$111.82
diesel	$5.61	$66.70	$133.40

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

$47

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	90.6	1	$31.72	$14.50
Efficient EV	75.5	0	$26.43	$12.08
EV Truck/SUV	120.8	1	$42.29	$19.33

Gas CO2

106 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% 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

12:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wytheville, VA

Late night in Wytheville on Wednesday

Local time

12:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Oakland, MD

151 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

27 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

6h 26m 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 Wytheville, VA covers 302.1 miles and takes about 6h 26m 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 151.1 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 $47.24 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.