Origin
South Suffolk, VA
Morning in South Suffolk on Tuesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Suffolk, VA to Portsmouth, 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
29m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Suffolk, VA
Mark Stebnicki
Portsmouth, VA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
For a quick transition between South Suffolk and Portsmouth, you are looking at a straightforward 19.2-mile journey. Clocking in at approximately 29 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via US 13, I-264, and Portsmouth Boulevard as you traverse the Southeast region of Virginia. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an incredibly economical route for commuters or casual travelers. Because the entire trip stays within the same regional pocket, you can expect a familiar landscape that makes for an easy, low-stress transition between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 13 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| I 264 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Portsmouth Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Pinner Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Carolina Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Crawford Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pavilion Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 13
— 6.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Suffolk, VA and Portsmouth, 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
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 13; US 58; US 460
7
Take the exit onto US 13; US 460
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 13; US 460
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13; US 460
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 13; US 460
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
9
Merge onto I 664; US 13; US 460
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 15A
Toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
11
Continue on I 264
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 264
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 7B
Toward VA 141 North: Effingham Street, Crawford Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Crawford Street, Downtown, Portsmouth
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn slight left onto Pavilion Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Pavilion Drive
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Bart Street
368 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bart Street
16
Enter roundabout onto Crawford Street
285 ft
·
6 sec
·
Crawford Street
17
Continue on Crawford Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Crawford Street
18
Turn left onto High Street
165 ft
·
12 sec
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
High Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 13; US 460
Take the exit onto US 13; US 460 toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmout...
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 13; US 460
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13; US 460 toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmout...
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15A
Toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
8
18.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward VA 141 North: Effingham Street, Crawford Street
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 7B
Toward VA 141 North: Effingham Street, Crawford...
9
18.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Crawford Street, Downtown, Portsmouth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Crawford Street, Downtown, Portsmouth
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.00 one way
$6.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 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 | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
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
Portsmouth, VA
Morning in Portsmouth on Tuesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m 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 trip functions as a highway-focused drive, with 61% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a blend of faster interstate travel and local roadway navigation as you move toward your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during your 6.2-mile segment on US 13, which provides a brief period of consistent speed before you shift into the remaining road network. Expect the personality of the route to balance efficient highway miles with the necessary local transitions required to reach the heart of Portsmouth. It is a functional, direct drive designed to get you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on US 13.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 13 and I 264. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near US 13; US 460.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (US 13; US 460): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles (US 13; US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Portsmouth, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Va Beach.
Norfolk
10.2 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 13; US 460
Va Beach
10.2 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 13; US 460
About the Cities
Arriving in Portsmouth, VA
Full guide →Portsmouth is in Virginia, within the United States of America.
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 29m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on US 13. 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 Portsmouth, 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 10.2 miles (US 13; US 460): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles (US 13; US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Portsmouth, 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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