Origin
Suffolk, VA
Late night in Suffolk on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suffolk, VA to Hampton, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 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 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Hampton, VA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward local connection in Southeast Virginia, the trek from Suffolk to Hampton covers 32.3 miles of regional roadway. Clocking in at approximately 39 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight arrangements. With a fuel budget of just $5, it remains an incredibly affordable way to travel between these two cities. Because you will be utilizing local thoroughfares rather than major interstates, you can expect a steady, manageable pace. This route serves as a practical link for anyone needing to navigate between these specific Southeast hubs without the stress of long-distance highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| US 13 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Portsmouth Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Pembroke Avenue | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| West Pinner Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Constance Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hampton Roads Beltway
— 13.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on South Saratoga Street
165 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Saratoga Street
2
Turn right onto VA 337
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West 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
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 2
Toward Powerplant Parkway, Powhatan Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto Powhatan Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Powhatan Parkway
13
Turn left onto VA 351
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Pembroke Avenue
14
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft
·
19 sec
·
North King Street
15
Continue on North King Street
432 ft
·
18 sec
·
North King Street
16
Arrive at destination
North King Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.1 — 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
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VA 337 / West Washington Street
Turn right onto VA 337 / West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Pinner Street
Turn left onto West Pinner Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 13 BUS; US 58 BUS; US 460 BUS / East Constance Road
Turn right onto US 13 BUS; US 58 BUS; US 460 BUS / East Constance Road
Navigation decision point
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
8
28.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Powerplant Parkway, Powhatan Parkway
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 2
Toward Powerplant Parkway, Powhatan Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Hampton, VA
Late night in Hampton on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
24 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
44m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous highway cruise. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 39-minute duration navigating city streets and regional connectors. You will rely primarily on West Washington Street, West Pinner Street, and East Constance Road to reach your destination. Because there are no major interstate segments, the character of the drive is defined by the rhythm of local intersections and neighborhood traffic patterns. It is a functional, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition between these Southeast Virginia communities.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on Hampton Roads Beltway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VA 337 / West Washington Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VA 337 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Pinner Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 13 BUS; US 58 BUS; US 460 BUS / East Constance Road): Navigation decision point.
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 44m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on Hampton Roads Beltway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (VA 337 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Pinner Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 13 BUS; US 58 BUS; US 460 BUS / East Constance Road): Navigation decision point.
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 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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