Wyndham, VA to Suffolk, VA is 111.9 miles and takes about 2h 20m via Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, James River Drive, and Colonial Trail West, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This 1-day trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Virginia. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns rather than a straight shot on major highways. Given the relatively short duration and modest fuel cost, this route is a good option for a relaxed day trip or a convenient way to connect these two points without significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56 miles from Wyndham, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 111.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway time contributing to the total mileage. You'll navigate primarily on roads like the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, James River Drive, and Colonial Trail West. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 35.9 miles on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Be prepared for a route that requires consistent attention to navigation due to the frequent changes in direction.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Old Greenway Drive.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 111.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Old Greenway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Wyndham Lake Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (I 295 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Old Greenway Drive
Turn left onto Old Greenway Drive
Navigation decision point
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Wyndham Lake Drive
Turn left onto Wyndham Lake Drive
Navigation decision point
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3.5 mi into trip|~7m in|I 295 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 295 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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39.4 mi into trip|~46m in
Take the exit toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 15A
Toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
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111.9 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|South Saratoga Street
Turn left onto South Saratoga Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
35.9 mi
39m
James River Drive
14.6 mi
19m
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi
15m
Old Stage Highway
12 mi
15m
Colonial Trail East
9.8 mi
11m
Godwin Boulevard
8.9 mi
10m
Benns Church Boulevard
4.3 mi
5m
East Hundred Road
2.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 35.9 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyndham, VA and Suffolk, VA.
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Start on this road
411 ft·34 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Old Greenway Drive
130 ft·11 sec·Old Greenway Drive
3
Turn left onto Wyndham Lake Drive
0.3 mi·36 sec·Wyndham Lake Drive
4
Turn left onto Wyndham Park Drive
0.4 mi·57 sec·Wyndham Park Drive
5
Turn left onto Nuckols Road
2.3 mi·4 min·Nuckols Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 295 South: Washington, Norfolk
7
Merge onto I 295
36 mi·39 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 15AToward VA 10 East: HopewellUse the right lane.
9
Merge onto VA 10
2.9 mi·3 min·East Hundred Road
10
Continue on VA 10
2.9 mi·4 min·West Randolph Road
11
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
15 mi·19 min·James River Drive
12
Continue on VA 10
13 mi·15 min·Colonial Trail West
13
At end of road, turn left onto VA 10; VA 31
1.0 mi·1 min·Rolfe Highway
14
Take the exit
149 ft·6 sec
15
Merge onto VA 10
9.8 mi·11 min·Colonial Trail East
16
Continue on VA 10
12 mi·15 min·Old Stage Highway
Use the left lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 10
4.3 mi·5 min·Benns Church Boulevard
18
Continue on VA 10; VA 32
8.4 mi·9 min·Godwin Boulevard
19
Continue on VA 10; VA 32
0.5 mi·48 sec·Godwin Boulevard
20
Turn left onto US 460 BUS; VA 10; VA 32
366 ft·6 sec·Pruden Boulevard
21
Continue on US 460 BUS; VA 10; VA 32
2.2 mi·5 min·North Main Street
22
Turn right onto VA 337
454 ft·17 sec·West Washington Street
23
Turn left onto South Saratoga Street
165 ft·4 sec·South Saratoga Street
24
Arrive at destination
South Saratoga Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 2 hours and a fuel cost estimated at $17, this route offers considerable flexibility. You can comfortably depart at any time of day and still complete the journey within daylight hours. Since it's a shorter drive and not a highway-centric route, the advantage lies in not needing extensive rest stops; however, pay close attention to your navigation system to manage the 'turn-heavy' nature of the drive. Ensure your fuel tank is adequately filled before departing Wyndham, VA, as this local route may have fewer readily available service stations compared to major interstates.
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 56 miles from Wyndham, VA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.9 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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56 miles or 1h 8m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Suffolk, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wyndham, 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 Wyndham, VA
This is one driving day of about 111.9 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Wyndham, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 35.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56 mi from Wyndham, VA
· 1h 8m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$15
near mile 81
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 42.5
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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 96.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.50 one way
$35.00 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.13
$38.27
premium
$4.70
$20.71
$41.42
diesel
$5.61
$24.71
$49.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.6
0
$11.75
$5.37
Efficient EV
28
0
$9.79
$4.48
EV Truck/SUV
44.8
0
$15.67
$7.16
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Wyndham, VA
Afternoon
in Wyndham on Friday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Suffolk, VA
Afternoon
in Suffolk on Friday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Waverly, VA
56 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
30 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
2h 20m 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 Wyndham, VA to Suffolk, VA covers 111.9 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, 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 56 miles from Wyndham, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.50 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 111.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Old Greenway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Wyndham Lake Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (I 295 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wyndham, VA to Suffolk, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Colonial National Historical Park, Petersburg National Battlefield and Fort Monroe National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
