Origin
Newport News, VA
Morning in Newport News on Sunday
Local time
10:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newport News, VA to South 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
49m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newport News, VA
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South Suffolk, VA
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Newport News to South Suffolk, expect a straightforward 36.6-mile commute. You can comfortably complete this journey in about 44 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, this is a highly economical route for your schedule. Navigating through the Southeast region, you will rely on local thoroughfares rather than major interstates. It is a practical, no-nonsense trip that serves as a reliable link between these two Virginia communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Godwin Boulevard | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| James River Bridge | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Benns Church Boulevard | 4 mi | 5m |
| Brewers Neck Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Carrollton Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Carolina Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Godwin Boulevard
— 8.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News, VA and South Suffolk, VA.
1
Start on this road
438 ft
·
34 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Pilot House Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Pilot House Drive
3
Turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Thimble Shoals Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
5
Turn left onto US 17; VA 143
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp onto US 17
394 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 17
7
Merge onto US 17; US 258; VA 32
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mercury Boulevard
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
James River Bridge
9
Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Carrollton Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto US 258; VA 32
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Brewers Neck Boulevard
11
Turn left onto VA 32
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Benns Grant Boulevard
12
Turn left onto VA 10; VA 32
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Benns Church Boulevard
13
Continue on VA 10; VA 32
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Godwin Boulevard
14
Continue on VA 10; VA 32
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Godwin Boulevard
15
Turn left onto US 460 BUS; VA 10; VA 32
366 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pruden Boulevard
16
Continue on US 460 BUS; VA 10; VA 32
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
17
Continue on US 13 BUS; VA 32
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Carolina Road
18
Arrive at destination
US 13 BUS; VA 32
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 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Newport News, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.3 — 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
|
Pilot House Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Pilot House Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Thimble Shoals Boulevard
Turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 17 / J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Turn right onto US 17 / J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 17; VA 143 / Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto US 17; VA 143 / Jefferson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 17; US 258; VA 32 / Mercury Boulevard
Merge onto US 17; US 258; VA 32 / Mercury Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.44 | $10.87 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 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 | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
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
South Suffolk, VA
Morning in South Suffolk on Sunday
Local time
10:42 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this 0% highway-share route requires your full attention as you transition between Pilot House Drive, Thimble Shoals Boulevard, and J Clyde Morris Boulevard. Because the path is entirely comprised of local roads, you will experience constant changes in traffic flow and intersection navigation. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, so expect a driving experience defined by frequent adjustments rather than high-speed cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on Godwin Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Pilot House Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pilot House Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Thimble Shoals Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 17 / J Clyde Morris Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on Godwin Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Pilot House Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Thimble Shoals Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 17 / J Clyde Morris Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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