Origin
Hybla Valley, VA
Late night in Hybla Valley on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hybla Valley, VA to Suffolk, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
187.9 mi
302 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
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6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hybla Valley, VA
Tuesday Temptation
Suffolk, VA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Hybla Valley, VA to Suffolk, VA is 187.9 miles and takes about 3h 49m via I 95, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, and James River Drive, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Virginia, moving you from the Southeast region to the same region. It's a fairly straightforward trip, mostly on major highways, making it a good option for a single-day journey. Expect a mixed driving experience with a significant portion on the interstate, so plan accordingly for traffic and rest breaks.
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
93.9 miles from Hybla Valley, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 75.4 mi | 1h 24m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 27.1 mi | 29m |
| James River Drive | 14.6 mi | 19m |
| Colonial Trail West | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Old Stage Highway | 12 mi | 15m |
| Richmond Highway | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| Colonial Trail East | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Godwin Boulevard | 8.9 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 75.4 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hybla Valley, VA and Suffolk, VA.
1
Start on US 1
286 ft
·
13 sec
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Richmond Highway
2
Continue on US 1
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Richmond Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Richmond
4
Merge onto I 95
27 mi
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31 min
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I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
49 mi
·
53 min
·
I 95
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
1.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 84A
Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 295
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 15A
Toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
Use 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
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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
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Godwin Boulevard
19
Continue on VA 10; VA 32
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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Godwin Boulevard
20
Turn left onto US 460 BUS; VA 10; VA 32
366 ft
·
6 sec
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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
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West Washington Street
23
Turn left onto South Saratoga Street
165 ft
·
4 sec
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South Saratoga Street
24
Arrive at destination
South Saratoga Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 49-minute duration, this is comfortably a one-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. The estimated fuel cost is around $29, so factor that into your budget. While there's one recommended stop, consider breaking up the 75.4-mile stretch on I 95 to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading into longer highway segments where services might be less frequent.
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 93.9 miles from Hybla Valley, VA, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 41 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.9 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
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 Hybla Valley, 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 Hybla Valley, VA
This is one driving day of about 187.9 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Hybla Valley, 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 I 95 for about 75.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.9 miles from Hybla Valley, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.4 miles.
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 11 and 115.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
11 mi into trip
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~19m in
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I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
37.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
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I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
86.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m 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
88.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m 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
115.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.38 one way
$58.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.13 | $64.26 |
| premium | $4.70 | $34.78 | $69.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.49 | $82.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.73 | $9.02 |
| Efficient EV | 47 | 0 | $16.44 | $7.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.31 | $12.03 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Suffolk, VA
Late night in Suffolk on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Hopewell, VA
94 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
3 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 49m 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.
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
$15
near mile 155.5
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
Petersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
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 116.6
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument
National Monument
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
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 174.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 40% of the journey utilizing highways. You'll encounter a considerable 75.4-mile stretch on I 95, which can feel like a continuous interstate segment. As you progress, the drive transitions through different road types, including the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and James River Drive, potentially offering a change of pace from pure highway travel. Be prepared for varied road conditions and speed limits throughout the 187.9-mile trip.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.4 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 187.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.4 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.
Between Hybla Valley, VA and Suffolk, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Va Beach.
Norfolk
86.4 mi in
|
~1h 44m
Va Beach
86.4 mi in
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~1h 44m
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 49m. Total distance: 187.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.4 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Colonial National Historical Park, Petersburg National Battlefield and Fort Monroe National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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