How far is North Shore, VA from Suffolk, VA?
The driving distance from North Shore, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Nottoway County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Shore and Suffolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Shore and Suffolk.
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Start on Bluewater Drive
1231 ft · 56 sec · Bluewater Drive
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Turn right onto Scruggs Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Scruggs Road
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Turn right onto Booker T Washington Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Booker T Washington Highway
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Continue on Halesford Bridge
1037 ft · 20 sec · Halesford Bridge
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Continue on Moneta Road
15.9 mi · 23 min · Moneta Road
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Continue on Burks Hill Road
2960 ft · 1 min · Burks Hill Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 460 East, VA 122 North
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Lynchburg Highway
40.4 mi · 50 min · Lynchburg Highway
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Continue on Prince Edward Highway
33.3 mi · 41 min · Prince Edward Highway
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Keep slight right
42.9 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 95 North, US 460 East: Petersburg, Norfolk
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount NC, Norfolk
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 629: Rives Road
1236 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Rives Road
2 mi · 4 min · Rives Road
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Turn sharp right onto County Drive
9.5 mi · 14 min · County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on North County Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · North County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on North County Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · North County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
2 mi · 3 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on Mahone Highway
620 ft · 10 sec · Mahone Highway
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Continue on General Mahone Boulevard
8.4 mi · 12 min · General Mahone Boulevard
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Continue on Windsor Boulevard
9.9 mi · 15 min · Windsor Boulevard
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Continue on Pruden Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · Pruden Boulevard
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Turn right onto Providence Road
2720 ft · 55 sec · Providence Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Fork Road
617 ft · 14 sec · Kings Fork Road
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Turn left onto Pitchkettle Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Pitchkettle Road
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Turn right onto West Constance Road
1601 ft · 48 sec · West Constance Road
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Turn sharp left onto West Washington Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right 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 North Shore and Suffolk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Prince Edward Highway
Keep slight right
42.9 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving North Shore and Patchy Fog near Suffolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Shore to Suffolk?
The road trip is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burkeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.6 miles from North Shore and 109.9 miles from Suffolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.47 one way or $60.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around North Shore and Patchy Fog near Suffolk.
Stop Ideas Near Burkeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burkeville.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Shore and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 171.54 mi (276.07 km).
#1 North Shore
North Shore is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0820900, -79.6583600 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $3.92 | $30.47 | $60.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $34.34 | $68.68 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $37.51 | $75.01 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $48.20 | $96.41 |
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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