Road Trips from Suffolk, VA
Suffolk is a solid launchpad for a variety of road trips, whether you're looking for a quick half-day excursion or a longer drive. With options ranging from 20 miles to over 300, you can easily find something for a day trip or extend your travel. The terrain is mostly flat, making for relaxed driving, and many routes offer access to significant historical parks, perfect for adding a dose of history to your drive.
Total Routes
5
Shortest
3h
With Parks Nearby
5
Full-day getaway
Falmouth, VA
3h 1m147.6 mi one way
This 147.6-mile drive offers a high drive score of 9 over approximately 3 hours. Primarily on surface roads with mostly flat terrain, it's a good choice for a longer day out, and provides access to significant historical parks.
Independent Hill, VA
3h 32m176.3 mi one way
With a drive score of 9, this 176.3-mile route takes about 3.5 hours. It uses mixed highway and surface roads across mostly flat terrain. You'll also be near several historical parks, similar to other longer drives.
Culpeper, VA
3h 44m178.4 mi one way
King George, VA
3h 9m151.8 mi one way
At 151.8 miles and 3.2 hours, this route offers a higher drive score of 8. It's primarily on surface roads with mostly flat terrain. This trip doesn't list specific nearby parks, offering a more direct drive.
Weekend trip
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Falmouth, VA
3h 1m147.6 mi one way
Independent Hill, VA
3h 32m176.3 mi one way
Brambleton, VA
4h 21m205.2 mi one way
Culpeper, VA
3h 44m178.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers mild temperatures for exploring the numerous historical parks accessible from Suffolk, such as Fort Monroe National Monument and Petersburg National Battlefield.
Summer
Summer road trips are well-suited for the mostly flat terrain, allowing for comfortable drives to destinations like Virginia Beach or longer historical excursions.
Fall
Autumn provides pleasant driving conditions, ideal for taking advantage of the high drive scores on routes leading to historical parks like Colonial National Historical Park.
Winter
Winter drives are manageable with mostly flat terrain, though park access might be more limited depending on specific site hours and conditions.
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