Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
56.8 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Emporia, VA
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The drive from Suffolk, VA to Emporia, VA covers 56.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Holland Road, Courtland Road, West Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52 miles on Holland Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Holland Road | 52 mi | 1h 9m |
| Courtland Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Washington Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| US 58 BUS | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lee Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hicksford Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southampton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Saratoga Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk, VA and Emporia, VA.
Start on South Saratoga Street
Turn left onto VA 337
Continue on US 58 Business
At end of road, turn left onto US 58
Continue on US 58
Turn left onto US 58 BUS
Turn left onto Southampton Street
Turn left onto Lee Street
Continue on Hicksford Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.4 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto VA 337 / West Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto US 58 / Holland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 58 BUS
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Southampton Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Lee Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.70 one way
$17.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $9.55 | $19.10 |
| premium | $4.64 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Suffolk on Saturday
Local time
10:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 1:38PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Destination
Night in Emporia on Saturday
Local time
10:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 1:38PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
69°F
Franklin, VA
28 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
56.8 mi in 1h 17m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VA 337 / West Washington Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Suffolk, VA to Emporia, VA is easy. At 1h 17m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VA 337 / West Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (US 58 / Holland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 55 miles (US 58 BUS): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
146 ft
Total Descent
79 ft
Highest Point
117 ft
~56.8 mi in
Elevation Range
91 ft
Founded 1742
Suffolk is a city in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia.
Top landmarks
Founded 1967
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 56.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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