Origin
East Hampton, VA
Late night in East Hampton on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hampton, 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
47m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Hampton, VA
Sarah O'Shea
Suffolk, VA
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Trip Overview
East Hampton, VA to Suffolk, VA is 32.1 miles and takes about 47 minutes via Hampton Roads Beltway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Virginia's Southeast region, making it a convenient local drive. Expect a route that involves frequent turns and navigates through populated areas. Given its brief duration, this is an ideal option for a quick transit or a day trip where you can easily adjust your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Portsmouth Boulevard | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| West Military Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| East Pinner Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Pembroke Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Armistead Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 13 BUS | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hampton Roads Beltway
— 14.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton, VA and Suffolk, VA.
1
Start on Southerland Drive
360 ft
·
21 sec
·
Southerland Drive
2
Turn left onto North Boxwood Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Boxwood Street
3
Turn right onto VA 351
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pembroke Avenue
4
Turn right onto VA 134
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Armistead Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 64 West
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 64
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
7
Take the exit onto Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Exit 264
Toward I 664 South: Downtown, Newport News, Suffolk
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 664
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
9
Continue on I 664
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13A
Toward US 13 South, US 58 West, US 460 West: Suffolk
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 13; US 58; US 460
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Military Highway
12
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
13
Take the exit onto US 13 BUS; US 58 BUS; US 460 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 13 BUS; US 58 BUS; US 460 BUS
Toward US 13 Business South, US 58 Business West, US 460 Business West: Downtown, Suffolk
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto US 13 BUS; US 58 BUS; US 460 BUS
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
15
Continue on US 13 BUS; US 58 BUS; US 460 BUS
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Constance Road
16
Turn left onto East Pinner Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pinner Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto VA 337
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto South Saratoga Street
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Saratoga Street
19
Arrive at destination
South Saratoga Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from East Hampton, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Boxwood Street
Turn left onto North Boxwood Street
Navigation decision point
8
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Hampton Roads Beltway
Take the exit onto Hampton Roads Beltway toward I 664 South: Downtown, Newport News, Suffolk
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 264
Toward I 664 South: Downtown, Newport News, Suf...
8
21.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 13 South, US 58 West, US 460 West: Suffolk
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.
Exit 13A
Toward US 13 South, US 58 West, US 460 West: Su...
7
27.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 13 BUS; US 58 BUS; US 460 BUS
Take the exit onto US 13 BUS; US 58 BUS; US 460 BUS toward US 13 Business South, US 58 Business West, US 460 Business West: Downtown, Suffolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 13 Business South, US 58 Business Wes...
6
31.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
VA 337 / East Washington Street
Turn right onto VA 337 / East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Suffolk, VA
Late night in Suffolk on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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
47m 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?
This route is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," suggesting you'll encounter numerous intersections and traffic lights. With a highway share of 2, much of your journey will be on local roads, interspersed with some highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 14.7 miles on the Hampton Roads Beltway, offering a brief period of more consistent speed before transitioning back to more involved navigation. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to changing road conditions and traffic patterns.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on Hampton Roads Beltway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Boxwood Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Boxwood Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Hampton Roads Beltway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Hampton, VA to Suffolk, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Newport News along the way.
Newport News
2.7 mi in
|
~6m
|
via Hampton Roads Beltway
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 47m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on Hampton Roads Beltway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Boxwood Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Hampton Roads Beltway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Monroe National Monument and Colonial National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Suffolk, VA before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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