How far is South Hill, VA from Suffolk, VA?
The driving distance from South Hill, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 94 miles (151.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 43m.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
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 East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Atlantic Street
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Turn left onto East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street
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Continue on Highway 58
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 58
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Continue on Piney Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road
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Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
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Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive
6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive
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Continue on West Atlantic Street
5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street
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Continue on Southampton Parkway
50.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Southampton Parkway
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Continue on Holland Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Holland Road
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Continue on West Washington Street
1 mi · 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 South Hill 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.
Southampton Parkway
Continue on Southampton Parkway
50.4 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Patchy Frost leaving South Hill and Areas Of Frost then Sunny 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 94 miles (151.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from South Hill and 47 miles from Suffolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost around South Hill and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Suffolk.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
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 Emporia.
Petersburg station
Rocky Mount
Richmond Main Street Station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Hill and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 85.5 mi (137.6 km).
#1 South Hill
South Hill is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7265300, -78.1288900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $3.86 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $14.45 | $28.89 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $15.83 | $31.67 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $20.44 | $40.88 |
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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