Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
40.7 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Virginia Beach, VA
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Suffolk, VA
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This quick 37.5-mile trip from Virginia Beach, VA, to Suffolk, VA, is a straightforward drive that typically takes about 44 minutes. With no highway driving, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, making it an economical option for a day trip. Since it's a short drive within the same Southeast region and state, it's perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for plenty of flexibility. This route is designed for convenience, offering a simple transition between these two Virginia cities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway | 12.1 mi | 16m |
| Portsmouth Boulevard | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| West Military Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Pinner Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US 13 BUS | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 22nd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach, VA and Suffolk, VA.
Start on 25th Street
Turn right onto US 60
Turn right onto 22nd Street
Continue on I 264
Take the exit
Merge onto I 64
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 64
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 64; US 17
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 64
Continue on I 664
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
Take the exit onto US 13 BUS; US 58 BUS; US 460 BUS
Turn straight onto US 13 BUS; US 58 BUS; US 460 BUS
Continue on US 13 BUS; US 58 BUS; US 460 BUS
Turn left onto East Pinner Street
Turn right onto VA 337
Turn left onto South Saratoga Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Virginia Beach, 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 36 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 60 / Pacific Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto 22nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Chesapeake, Suffolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 13 BUS; US 58 BUS; US 460 BUS toward US 13 Business South, US 58 Business West, US 460 Business West: Downtown, Suffolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.36 one way
$12.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.53 | $15.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Virginia Beach on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Suffolk on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no portion utilizing highways. The journey primarily follows Pacific Avenue and 22nd Street before merging onto the Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway. Since there's no highway share and no specified longest stretch, anticipate frequent turns and traffic lights characteristic of urban and suburban environments. The character of the road will likely shift from more developed areas to potentially less congested zones as you approach Suffolk. This isn't a route for high-speed cruising; it's about navigating local streets efficiently.
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 US 60 / Pacific Avenue.
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 17 decision points packed into just 40.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 / Pacific Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (22nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Virginia Beach, VA and Suffolk, VA, road signs point toward Newport News, Richmond and Military Highway.
Newport News
Richmond
Military Highway
Suffolk is a city in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 40.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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