Origin
Suffolk, VA
Morning in Suffolk on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suffolk, VA to Blue Ridge, 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
4h 42m
Distance
213.4 mi
343 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 29m
★
6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 9m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 53m
5 PM
5h 8m
8 PM
4h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Suffolk, VA
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Blue Ridge, VA
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Trip Overview
Suffolk, VA to Blue Ridge, VA is 213.4 miles and takes about 4h 42m via Richmond Highway and US 460, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, traveling entirely within Virginia. Expect a mixed drive experience, offering a blend of highway travel and local road navigation. With a recommended single day for the journey, it's a manageable trip for those looking to cover ground efficiently. The relatively short duration and manageable mileage make it a practical option for a day trip or a quick overnight.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.7 miles from Suffolk, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Highway | 31.1 mi | 38m |
| US 460 | 30 mi | 36m |
| New Cox Road | 23 mi | 26m |
| East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike | 16 mi | 20m |
| West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike | 14.6 mi | 18m |
| General Mahone Highway | 14.3 mi | 19m |
| West Colonial Trail Highway | 13.1 mi | 16m |
| Windsor Boulevard | 9.9 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
Richmond Highway
— 31.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk, VA and Blue Ridge, VA.
1
Start on South Saratoga Street
165 ft
·
9 sec
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South Saratoga Street
2
Turn left onto VA 337
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 58 BUS
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Constance Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto SR 604
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Pitchkettle Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto SR 634
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Kings Fork Road
6
Turn left onto Providence Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Providence Road
7
Turn left onto US 460
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Pruden Boulevard
8
Continue on US 460
9.9 mi
·
15 min
·
Windsor Boulevard
9
Continue on US 460
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
General Mahone Boulevard
10
Continue on US 460
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Mahone Highway
11
Continue on US 460
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
General Mahone Highway
12
Continue on US 460
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South County Drive
13
Continue on US 460
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
General Mahone Highway
14
Continue on US 460
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South County Drive
15
Continue on US 460
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
General Mahone Highway
16
Continue on US 460
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
County Drive
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto SR 630
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Rives Road
Use the left lane.
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95 North
19
Merge onto I 95
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
20
Take the exit onto US 460
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 460
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone
Use the right lane.
21
Merge onto I 85; US 460
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
22
Take the exit onto US 460
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 460
Exit 61
Toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
Use the slight right lane.
23
Continue on US 460
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Street
24
Continue on US 460
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New Cox Road
25
Continue on US 460
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Colonial Trail Highway
26
Continue on US 460
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East Colonial Trail Road
27
Continue on US 460
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
East Colonial Trail
28
Merge onto US 360; US 460
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Colonial Trail Highway
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 460
12 mi
·
14 min
·
West Colonial Trail Highway
30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 460
29 mi
·
34 min
·
US 460
31
Keep slight right at fork onto US 460
31 mi
·
38 min
·
Richmond Highway
Toward US 460 West: Lynchburg
32
Continue on US 460
16 mi
·
20 min
·
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on US 221; US 460
15 mi
·
18 min
·
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
34
Continue on US 221; US 460
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Blue Ridge Boulevard
35
Arrive at destination
US 221; US 460
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 42m estimated drive time, departing in the morning from Suffolk is advisable to maximize daylight. You'll have one recommended stop, so plan for a break roughly halfway through the 213.4-mile journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition between main roads; while the estimated fuel cost is $33, local stations can vary. A specific tip for this route is to be aware of the shift in speed limits and road conditions when moving from US 460 to New Cox Road, as it often signifies a change to more local, potentially slower, driving.
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 106.7 miles from Suffolk, VA, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.1 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 47 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.7 miles or 2h 29m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blue Ridge, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Suffolk, 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 Suffolk, VA
This is one driving day of about 213.4 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Suffolk, 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 Richmond Highway for about 31.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.7 miles from 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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VA 337 / West Washington Street
Turn left onto VA 337 / West Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 58 BUS / West Constance Road
Turn right onto US 58 BUS / West Constance Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
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SR 630 / Rives Road
Turn left onto SR 630 / Rives Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
US 460
Take the exit onto US 460 toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackst...
8
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
US 460
Take the exit onto US 460 toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
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 61
Toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.37 one way
$66.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $36.49 | $72.98 |
| premium | $4.70 | $39.50 | $78.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.12 | $94.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.56
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
(16 mi)
$1.12
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
(14.6 mi)
$1.02
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
(6 mi)
$0.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64 | 0 | $22.41 | $10.24 |
| Efficient EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.67 | $8.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.4 | 1 | $29.88 | $13.66 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Blue Ridge, VA
Morning in Blue Ridge on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Victoria, VA
107 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
2 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
4h 42m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 66.2
Park Closure: Eastern Front Tour Road south of Route 36 - Closed
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Question...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 154.5
View on nps.gov
Booker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 206
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...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
$15
near mile 29.4
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 about 33% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Richmond Highway, which can feel like a more direct, local road, followed by time on US 460. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 31.1 miles on Richmond Highway, providing a good segment of consistent driving. As you progress, the road character will shift between faster-paced highway sections and more winding or community-focused local roads, demanding attention and adaptability.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.1 mi on Richmond Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 near VA 337 / West Washington Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 213.4 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: near the start (VA 337 / West Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 58 BUS / West Constance Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.3 miles (SR 630 / Rives Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Suffolk, VA and Blue Ridge, VA, road signs point toward Blackstone and Lynchburg.
Blackstone
59.2 mi in
|
~1h 30m
|
via US 460
Lynchburg
65.8 mi in
|
~1h 38m
|
via US 460
About the Cities
Starting 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 4h 42m. Total distance: 213.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.1 miles on Richmond Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.56 in tolls one way, starting with East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Blue Ridge, 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: near the start (VA 337 / West Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 58 BUS / West Constance Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.3 miles (SR 630 / Rives Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Petersburg National Battlefield, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and Booker T Washington National Monument (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Blue Ridge, 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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