Suffolk, VA Road Trips

Suffolk, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 23 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 20-mile quick runs to 416-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Suffolk, VA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

independent city in Virginia, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

47

Longest Drive

416.2 mi

Big Stone Gap, VA

Quickest Drive

31m

Norfolk, VA

Plan Around Suffolk, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Suffolk, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Abingdon, VA to Suffolk, VA 380.7 mi · 7h 27m Marion, VA to Suffolk, VA 351.9 mi · 6h 57m Pulaski, VA to Suffolk, VA 281.4 mi · 6h 13m Buena Vista, VA to Suffolk, VA 230.7 mi · 4h 34m

Continue From Suffolk, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Suffolk, VA to Big Stone Gap, VA 416.2 mi · 8h 49m Suffolk, VA to Tazewell, VA 355.9 mi · 7h 29m Suffolk, VA to Bluefield, VA 338.5 mi · 7h 7m Suffolk, VA to Wytheville, VA 302.1 mi · 6h 26m

Trips from Suffolk, VA

Suffolk, VA to Big Stone Gap, VA

416.2 mi 8h 49m

Suffolk, VA to Tazewell, VA

355.9 mi 7h 29m

Suffolk, VA to Bluefield, VA

338.5 mi 7h 7m

Suffolk, VA to Wytheville, VA

302.1 mi 6h 26m

Suffolk, VA to Broadway, VA

234.5 mi 4h 41m

Suffolk, VA to Cloverdale, VA

222.2 mi 4h 54m

Suffolk, VA to Bridgewater, VA

215.2 mi 4h 19m

Suffolk, VA to Blue Ridge, VA

213.4 mi 4h 42m

Suffolk, VA to Brambleton, VA

205.2 mi 4h 21m

Suffolk, VA to Verona, VA

200.3 mi 4h 2m

Suffolk, VA to Fort Hunt, VA

188.7 mi 3h 53m

Suffolk, VA to Bristow, VA

184.9 mi 3h 47m

Suffolk, VA to Independent Hill, VA

176.3 mi 3h 32m

Suffolk, VA to Hollymead, VA

166.1 mi 3h 30m

Suffolk, VA to Falmouth, VA

147.6 mi 3h 1m

Suffolk, VA to Woodlake, VA

96.2 mi 2h 8m

Suffolk, VA to Richmond, VA

92 mi 2h 1m

Suffolk, VA to Chesterfield Court House, VA

83.2 mi 1h 52m

Driving from Suffolk, VA

The typical drive from Suffolk, VA covers about 182 miles and takes around 3h 50m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 416 miles (8h 49m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Suffolk, VA include Big Stone Gap, VA (416.2 mi, 8h 49m), Tazewell, VA (355.9 mi, 7h 29m), Bluefield, VA (338.5 mi, 7h 7m), Wytheville, VA (302.1 mi, 6h 26m), and Broadway, VA (234.5 mi, 4h 41m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 182-mile trip from Suffolk, VA, budget about $29 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 23 mapped routes leaving Suffolk, VA and 25 routes heading into Suffolk, VA, covering 48 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 416 miles.

The longest mapped route from Suffolk, VA covers 416 miles and takes approximately 8h 49m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.

The average route from Suffolk, VA runs about 182 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 182-mile trip from Suffolk, VA costs roughly $29 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Suffolk, VA include Big Stone Gap, VA, Tazewell, VA, Bluefield, VA and Wytheville, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Suffolk, VA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

96,638

Median Income

$90,089

Median Home Value

$329,600

Median Age

38.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Suffolk, VA

Suffolk is a city in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia.

1 Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. More or less what it says on the tin, but definitely worth a visit. (updated Oct 2019) 2 Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum. (updated Oct 2019) 3 Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. (updated Oct 2019) 4 Riddick's Folly House Museum. (updated Oct 2019)

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 1018 Centerbrooke Lane, ☏ +1 757-923-1010. Courtyard Suffolk Chesapeake Hotel, 8060 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk, VA, ☏ +1 757-483-5777. Check-in: 1500, check-out: 1200. Suffolk hotel features Marriott's new decorative elements for an unforgettable sleep experience. Great choice among Hampton Roads hotels for families and sports teams looking for hotel near Boo Williams Sports Complex. TownePlace Suites Suffolk Chesapeake, 8050 Harbour View Boulevard, ☏ +1 757-483-5177. Pet-Friendly Marriott hotel near Boo Williams Sports Complex, Great value for families looking for Hampton Roads hotels. Provides neighborhood-style living with comfortable, casual suites at a great value.

Suffolk is served by Suffolk Transit, A full price fare from someone who didn't buy a pass will be $1.50 (as of February 2024). If you want to track your bus then use ETA Spot. Bus service tends to arrive every hour or so.

Travel tips adapted from Suffolk (Virginia) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.