How far is South Suffolk, VA from Suffolk, VA?
The driving distance from South Suffolk, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 0.9 miles (1.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 0.8 miles (1.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 04m 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 Suffolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Suffolk and Suffolk.
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Start on Carolina Road
2855 ft · 57 sec · Carolina Road
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Turn left onto Fayette Street
130 m · 14 sec · Fayette Street
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Continue on South Saratoga Street
1196 ft · 33 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 Suffolk 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.
Carolina Road
Start on Carolina Road
0.54 mi · 57 sec
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Suffolk to Suffolk?
The road trip is about 0.9 miles (1.4 km) and usually takes 00h 02m 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 0.4 miles from South Suffolk and 0.4 miles from Suffolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 0.8 miles (1.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 8:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.12 one way or $0.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Portsmouth Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Suffolk City Social Services
Suffolk City Hall
City Hall
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 Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 0.83 mi (1.34 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 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: 1 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) |
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 | $0.12 | $0.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.13 | $0.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.14 | $0.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.17 | $0.34 |
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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