How far is South Hill, VA from Suffolk, VA?
The driving distance from South Hill, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Hill and Suffolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hill and Suffolk.
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Start on Edgewood Avenue
1098 ft · 50 sec · Edgewood Avenue
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Turn left onto Bainbridge Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bainbridge Boulevard
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Turn right
97 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 64: Suffolk
2597 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
1 mi · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
1598 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left
3155 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West Military Highway
2.4 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 · 41 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 South Hill 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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
4.29 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving South Hill and Rain Showers Likely near Suffolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Hill to Suffolk?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Portsmouth Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from South Hill and 10.1 miles from Suffolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Hill and Rain Showers Likely near Suffolk.
Stop Ideas Near Portsmouth Heights
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 Portsmouth Heights.
Norfolk
Newport News station
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Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Hill and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 17.75 mi (28.57 km).
#1 South Hill
Town in Virginia
| Population | 4,356 |
| Coordinates | 36.7940400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
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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