How far is South Suffolk, VA from East Hampton, VA?
The driving distance from South Suffolk, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 48m.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Suffolk and East Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Suffolk and East Hampton.
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Start on Carolina Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Carolina Road
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
1076 ft · 29 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Pinner Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Pinner Street
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Turn right onto East Constance Road
1114 ft · 27 sec · East Constance Road
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Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 664 North: Newport News, Hampton
2034 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
8.3 mi · 10 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
6.2 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
757 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
49 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Rip Rap Road
2489 ft · 1 min · Rip Rap Road
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Turn left onto North King Street
1191 ft · 33 sec · North King Street
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Turn right
841 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Mercury Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Mercury Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southerland Drive
1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Suffolk and East Hampton.
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
8.25 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.
Sunny leaving South Suffolk and Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Suffolk to East Hampton?
The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 16.9 miles from South Suffolk and 16.9 miles from East Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Suffolk and Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Hampton.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Suffolk and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 26.35 mi (42.4 km).
#1 South Suffolk
A census-designated place in Suffolk County, Virginia.
| Population | 80,690 |
| Coordinates | 36.7170900, -76.5902300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Hampton
Town in New York
| Population | 147,993 |
| Coordinates | 37.0373700, -76.3316100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
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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