Origin
Norfolk, VA
Morning in Norfolk on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norfolk, 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
31m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norfolk, VA
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Suffolk, VA
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 19.7 miles, this quick trip between Norfolk and Suffolk is a straightforward commute across Southeastern Virginia. You can easily complete the drive in about 31 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly cost-effective journey that requires no overnight stays. The route utilizes a combination of I-264, Portsmouth Boulevard, and West Military Highway to move you between these two cities. Because the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your day without worrying about travel fatigue. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 264 | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Portsmouth Boulevard | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| West Military Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Pinner Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US 13 BUS | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Constance Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 264
— 7.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, VA and Suffolk, VA.
1
Start on East City Hall Avenue
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
East City Hall Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 460 West, I 264 Toll West, I 464: Portsmouth
3
Merge onto I 264; US 460 ALT; VA 337
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
I 264; US 460 ALT; VA 337
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 664
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 13A-B
Toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
8
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Military Highway
9
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
10
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.
11
Turn straight onto US 13 BUS; US 58 BUS; US 460 BUS
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
12
Continue on US 13 BUS; US 58 BUS; US 460 BUS
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Constance Road
13
Turn left onto East Pinner Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pinner Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto VA 337
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto South Saratoga Street
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Saratoga Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Saratoga Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward US 460 West, I 264 Toll West, I 464: Portsmouth
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 460 West, I 264 Toll West, I 464: Por...
8
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
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 13A-B
Toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suff...
7
15 mi into trip
|
~22m in
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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
19.3 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Suffolk on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
15 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
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 mixed driving experience as you transition from the interstate onto local thoroughfares. About 41% of your journey takes place on highways, providing a balanced pace that shifts as you leave the urban interstate flow. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 7.4 miles on I-264, which offers the fastest portion of the trip before you navigate toward your destination. As you move off the main interstate and onto Portsmouth Boulevard and West Military Highway, the road personality shifts to a more local, stop-and-go environment. You will feel the transition from the high-speed rhythm of the highway to the more typical cadence of regional surface roads.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on I 264.
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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 19.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 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 Norfolk, VA and Suffolk, VA, road signs point toward Richmond and Military Highway.
Richmond
7.6 mi in
|
~11m
Military Highway
8.7 mi in
|
~13m
About the Cities
Starting in Norfolk, VA
Full guide →Norfolk is in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. It is a port city with a large Navy and shipping presence. But it is also known as a major cultural center, with world-class museums, opera, symphony, ballet and a vibrant arts community. The downtown area has experienced a major resurgence, with gourmet restaurants, shopping and attractions. Norfolk is one of the top cruise ports in the country.
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 31m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on I 264. 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: near the start: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 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. 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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