How far is South Suffolk, VA from Portsmouth, VA?
The driving distance from South Suffolk, VA to Portsmouth, VA is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Suffolk and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Suffolk and Portsmouth.
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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 · 31 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 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
2322 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
3026 ft · 43 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 141 North: Effingham Street, Crawford Street
1059 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Crawford Street, Downtown, Portsmouth
1241 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight left onto Pavilion Drive
1185 ft · 29 sec · Pavilion Drive
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Turn right onto Bart Street
112 m · 7 sec · Bart Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crawford Street
87 m · 6 sec · Crawford Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Crawford Street
1145 ft · 27 sec · Crawford Street
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Turn left onto High Street
50 m · 13 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Suffolk and Portsmouth.
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.
I 264 East
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5.46 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.
Sunny leaving South Suffolk and Sunny near Portsmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Suffolk to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 9.6 miles from South Suffolk and 9.8 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Suffolk and Sunny near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Portsmouth Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chartreuse Bistro
City Hall Parking
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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 South Suffolk and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 18.11 mi (29.14 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 Portsmouth
The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia.
| Population | 95,094 |
| Coordinates | 36.8354300, -76.2982700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-76.29827, 36.835429)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 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 16m |
| 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 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.82 | $7.65 |
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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