Origin
South Suffolk, VA
Morning in South Suffolk on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Suffolk, VA to East Hampton, 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
48m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 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 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Suffolk, VA
Mark Stebnicki
East Hampton, VA
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
South Suffolk, VA to East Hampton, VA is 33.8 miles and takes about 48m via Hampton Roads Beltway and US 13, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a relatively short drive, best suited for a single day of travel. Expect a journey that involves navigating local roads and utilizing parts of the Hampton Roads Beltway. This route is straightforward for anyone looking for a quick transit between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 15.8 mi | 19m |
| US 13 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Portsmouth Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Pinner Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Mercury Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Carolina Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Rip Rap Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hampton Roads Beltway
— 15.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Suffolk, VA and East Hampton, VA.
1
Start on US 13 BUS; VA 32
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Carolina Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto VA 337
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Washington Street
3
Turn left onto West Pinner Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Pinner Street
4
Turn right onto US 13 BUS; US 58 BUS; US 460 BUS
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Constance Road
5
Continue on US 13 BUS; US 58 BUS; US 460 BUS
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
6
Merge onto US 13; US 58; US 460
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 13; US 58; US 460
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 664 North: Newport News, Hampton
8
Merge onto I 664
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
9
Continue on I 664
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
10
Continue on I 664
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Exit 1B
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 265C
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
162 ft
·
9 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Rip Rap Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rip Rap Road
15
Turn left onto North King Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North King Street
16
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
17
Turn straight onto US 258
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mercury Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Southerland Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Southerland Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Southerland Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from South Suffolk, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 11 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 664 North: Newport News, Hampton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 664 North: Newport News, Hampton
9
30.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight right at fork onto Hampton Roads Beltway toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
8
31.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
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 265C
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
7
31.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
5
32.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.29 one way
$10.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.26 | $12.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
East Hampton, VA
Morning in East Hampton on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 drive presents a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll encounter frequent turns and local road segments. While 17% of the route is on highways, the majority involves navigating through communities. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 15.8 miles on the Hampton Roads Beltway, offering a brief period of more consistent speed. Be prepared for a varied driving experience, shifting between faster highway portions and slower, more intricate local road sections.
Only 17% 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: 15.8 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 11 miles in.
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 13 decision points packed into just 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles (Hampton Roads Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.5 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 South Suffolk, VA and East Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Hampton, Virginia Beach and Langley Air Force Base.
Hampton
11 mi in
|
~16m
Virginia Beach
30.1 mi in
|
~41m
|
via Hampton Roads Beltway
Langley Air Force Base
31.5 mi in
|
~42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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 15.8 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 East Hampton, 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 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles (Hampton Roads Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.5 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 East Hampton, 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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