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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Greate Road
147 m · 14 sec · Greate Road
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Turn right onto Lafayette Heights Drive
113 m · 15 sec · Lafayette Heights Drive
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Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway
826 ft · 20 sec · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Continue on Coleman Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Coleman Bridge
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Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 17 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
1821 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 664 South: Downtown Newport News, Suffolk, Chesapeake
2600 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
18.2 mi · 23 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13 South, US 58 West, US 460 West: Suffolk
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Military Highway
2 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway
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Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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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
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Turn straight onto Portsmouth Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Continue on East Constance Road
1057 ft · 31 sec · East Constance Road
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Turn left onto East Pinner Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Pinner Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
1531 ft · 43 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Saratoga Street
50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampton.
Newport News station
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Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gloucester Point and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 36.64 mi (58.97 km).
#1 Gloucester Point
Census designated place
| Population | 9,402 |
| Coordinates | 37.2540300, -76.4968900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Suffolk
The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.
| Population | 93,913 |
| Coordinates | 36.7283600, -76.5849600 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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