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Trip from Bealeton, VA to Suffolk, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 31m

Distance

172 mi

277 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 19m ★
6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 42m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m

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

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Bealeton, VA

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Suffolk, VA

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Trip Overview

This 166.3-mile journey from Bealeton, VA to Suffolk, VA is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 59 minutes. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with a significant number of turns, making it a less predictable drive than an interstate. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $27. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's an ideal day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Southeast region, so you'll remain within familiar territory throughout the drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

86 miles from Bealeton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 17 47.9 mi 53m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 27.1 mi 29m
James River Drive 14.6 mi 19m
Colonial Trail West 13.3 mi 15m
Marsh Road 12.7 mi 17m
Old Stage Highway 12 mi 15m
Colonial Trail East 9.8 mi 11m
Warrenton Road 9.7 mi 14m
Longest stretch: US 17 — 47.9 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 661

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Schoolhouse Road
2

Turn right onto US 17

13 mi · 17 min · Marsh Road
3

Continue on US 17

9.7 mi · 14 min · Warrenton Road
4

Take the exit onto US 17

48 mi · 53 min · US 17
Toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

1.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 84A Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6

Merge onto I 295

27 mi · 29 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 15A Toward VA 10 East: Hopewell Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto VA 10

2.9 mi · 3 min · East Hundred Road
9

Continue on VA 10

2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road
10

Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS

15 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
11

Continue on VA 10

13 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
12

At end of road, turn left onto VA 10; VA 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rolfe Highway
13

Take the exit

149 ft · 6 sec
14

Merge onto VA 10

9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
15

Continue on VA 10

12 mi · 15 min · Old Stage Highway
Use the left lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 10

4.3 mi · 5 min · Benns Church Boulevard
17

Continue on VA 10; VA 32

8.4 mi · 9 min · Godwin Boulevard
18

Continue on VA 10; VA 32

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard
19

Turn left onto US 460 BUS; VA 10; VA 32

366 ft · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard
20

Continue on US 460 BUS; VA 10; VA 32

2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
21

Turn right onto VA 337

454 ft · 17 sec · West Washington Street
22

Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

165 ft · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street
23

Arrive at destination

South Saratoga Street

Trip Plan

Since this drive is under 3 hours and covers 166.3 miles, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. With only one stop recommended and a low fuel cost of $27, you can easily complete this trip without needing to break it into multiple days. Pay close attention to your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent turns. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic in more populated areas along the route.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86 miles from Bealeton, VA, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.9 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 38 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86 miles or 1h 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 49m

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 Bealeton, 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 Bealeton, VA

This is one driving day of about 172 miles and 3h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Bealeton, 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 US 17 for about 47.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hopewell, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hopewell, VA

86 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

Bowling Green, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Highland Springs, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86 miles from Bealeton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Angela's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.9

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+15405825250

Visit website

Mason-Dixon Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fredericksburg, Virginia

2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Curitiba Art Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 24.6

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

Visit website

Dubai Girls Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Glen Allen, Virginia

3 mi

Angela's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.9

Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+15405825250

Visit website

Mason-Dixon Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24.6

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15403711950

Visit website

The Caboose Market & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.4

Ashland, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18047982933

Visit website

Jake's Place Restaurant & Market

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.4

Ashland, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18047983287

Visit website

Roberto Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86

Sandston, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18042222250

Visit website

The Lilly Pad

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 98.3

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18045071997

Visit website

Cafe 54 Breakfast and Lunch

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.4

Ashland, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18043688671

Visit website

FXBG Axes

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 24.6

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 5–10 pm

+15408992931

Visit website

Curitiba Art Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 24.6

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

Visit website

Dubai Girls Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.7

Glen Allen, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18044001505

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 172

Suffolk, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Virginia Welcome Center at Fredericksburg

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 24.6

Fredericksburg, VA

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+15407868344

Visit website

2 stars hotel

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 49.2

Ruther Glen, Virginia

Fredericksburg Nationals

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 24.6

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15408584242

Visit website

Halls of Hysteria Haunted Attraction

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 24.6

Fredericksburg, Virginia

+15402264261

Visit website

Fun Land of Fredericksburg

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 24.6

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 12–9 pm

+15403861351

Visit website

Lake Meade Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 172

Suffolk, Virginia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17575147250

Visit website

Gari Melchers Home and Studio

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 24.6

Falmouth, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15406541015

Visit website

Alum Spring Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 24.6

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15403721086

Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 24.6

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15406933200

Visit website

John Lee Pratt Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 24.6

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15406585019

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 22.7 and 172 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
22.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | US 17

Take the exit onto US 17 toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond
8
70.6 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 84A Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va B...
5
72.5 mi into trip | ~1h 28m 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.
7
99.5 mi into trip | ~1h 57m 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
5
172 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in | South Saratoga Street

Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.90 one way

$53.79 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $29.41 $58.82
premium $4.70 $31.83 $63.67
diesel $5.61 $37.98 $75.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.6 0 $18.06 $8.26
Efficient EV 43 0 $15.05 $6.88
EV Truck/SUV 68.8 0 $24.08 $11.01

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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 18, 2026

Origin

Bealeton, VA

Late night in Bealeton on Sunday

Local time

3:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Suffolk, VA

Late night in Suffolk on Sunday

Local time

3:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

80°F

Hopewell, VA

86 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

32 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

3h 31m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 166.3-mile route, as indicated by the data. With a 0% highway share, this trip emphasizes navigating through towns and local thoroughfares rather than sustained high-speed travel. The profile suggests a driving experience characterized by frequent adjustments and directional changes, rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. This means you'll likely be engaging with the road more actively, making it a more involved, though not necessarily strenuous, driving experience.

Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.9 mi on US 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

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 22.7 miles in near US 17.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 172 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 22.7 miles (US 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.5 miles (I 295 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bealeton, VA and Suffolk, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Va Beach.

Norfolk

70.6 mi in | ~1h 25m

Va Beach

70.6 mi in | ~1h 25m

About the Cities

Arriving in Suffolk, VA

Full guide →

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

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 31m. Total distance: 172 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 47.9 miles on US 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Suffolk, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 22.7 miles (US 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.5 miles (I 295 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Suffolk, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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