How far is Poquoson, VA from South Suffolk, VA?
The driving distance from Poquoson, VA to South Suffolk, VA is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poquoson and South Suffolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poquoson and South Suffolk.
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Start on Poquoson Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Poquoson Avenue
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Continue on Little Florida Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Little Florida Road
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Turn left onto Wythe Creek Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Wythe Creek Road
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Turn right onto Commander Shepard Boulevard
914 ft · 24 sec · Commander Shepard Boulevard
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Turn left onto Neil Armstrong Parkway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Neil Armstrong Parkway
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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
6.1 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.3 mi · 5 min · Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
7.8 mi · 10 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
1076 ft · 28 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto Carolina Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Carolina Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carolina Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Poquoson and South 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
Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
7.77 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Poquoson and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near South Suffolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poquoson to South Suffolk?
The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Portsmouth Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Poquoson and 20.3 miles from South Suffolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Poquoson and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near South Suffolk.
Stop Ideas Near Portsmouth Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chartreuse Bistro
City Hall Parking
Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique
A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portsmouth Heights.
Norfolk
Newport News station
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poquoson and South Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 31.09 mi (50.03 km).
#1 Poquoson
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 12,257 |
| Coordinates | 37.1223700, -76.3457800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Suffolk
A census-designated place in Suffolk County, Virginia.
| Population | 80,690 |
| Coordinates | 36.7170900, -76.5902300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carolina Road (-76.590122, 36.717084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
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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