How far is Gloucester Point, VA from Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Gloucester Point, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.44 mi
01h 02m
Flight
36.64 mi
58.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.64 mi
Kilometers
58.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.44 mi
Kilometers
77.96 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Mon, May 25, 8:56 AM EDT
Return by in Gloucester Point
Mon, May 25, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gloucester Point
2026-05-25T07:54
Arrive Suffolk
Mon, May 25, 8:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gloucester Point
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hampton
VA

The second most populous city in Virginia.

From Gloucester Point
24.1 mi
00h 31m
To Suffolk
24.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gloucester Point and Suffolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gloucester Point and Suffolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Greate Road

    147 m · 14 sec · Greate Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lafayette Heights Drive

    113 m · 15 sec · Lafayette Heights Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway

    826 ft · 20 sec · George Washington Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Coleman Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Coleman Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway

    10.6 mi · 17 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk

    1821 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 664 South: Downtown Newport News, Suffolk, Chesapeake

    2600 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    18.2 mi · 23 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13 South, US 58 West, US 460 West: Suffolk

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Military Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13 Business South, US 58 Business West, US 460 Business West: Downtown, Suffolk

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Portsmouth Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on East Constance Road

    1057 ft · 31 sec · East Constance Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Pinner Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Pinner Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    1531 ft · 43 sec · East Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gloucester Point and Suffolk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
18.2 mi · 38%
George Washington Memorial Highway
10.8 mi · 22%
US 64 East
6.12 mi · 13%
Portsmouth Boulevard
5.3 mi · 11%
West Military Highway
2.04 mi · 4%
East Pinner Street
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hampton Roads Beltway

Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

18.2 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampton
00h 31m from Gloucester Point
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gloucester Point and Showers And Thunderstorms near Suffolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gloucester Point to Suffolk?

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Gloucester Point and 24.4 miles from Suffolk.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Gloucester Point and Showers And Thunderstorms near Suffolk.

Stop Ideas Near Hampton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Chartreuse Bistro
Food stop 11.7 mi away

Chartreuse Bistro

Norfolk , VA
205 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 4.7/5 140 reviews Bistro,Bar,Bar & grill,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 0.4 mi away

City Hall Parking

Newport News , VA
101-199 24th St, Newport News, VA 23607
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews Parking lot
Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique
Practical stop 11.7 mi away

Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique

Norfolk , VA
215 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 4.8/5 235 reviews Waxing hair removal service,Beauty salon,Facial spa,Skin care clinic
A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor

Portsmouth , VA
900 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews City government office,City administration,Local government office,City Hall,Political party office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampton.

RAIL

Newport News station

9 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

20 mi away
215 W York Street
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

39 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

42 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gloucester Point and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 36.64 mi (58.97 km).

Gloucester Point

#1 Gloucester Point

Census designated place

Population9,402
Coordinates37.2540300, -76.4968900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Suffolk

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Greate Road (-76.496943, 37.254048)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $6.77
Round trip
$13.55
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.77 $13.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.57 $15.15
Premium $4.78 $8.17 $16.34
Diesel $5.62 $9.62 $19.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Gloucester Point and Suffolk. The current time is 07:54:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.