How far is Suffolk, VA from Big Stone Gap, VA?
The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Big Stone Gap, VA is about 416.2 miles (669.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 341 miles (548.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 49m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in Fannin County, Georgia, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Suffolk and Big Stone Gap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and Big Stone Gap.
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Start on South Saratoga Street
50 m · 9 sec · South Saratoga Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Constance Road
1577 ft · 46 sec · West Constance Road
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Turn left onto Pitchkettle Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Pitchkettle Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Fork Road
617 ft · 15 sec · Kings Fork Road
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Turn left onto Providence Road
2720 ft · 1 min · Providence Road
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Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · Pruden Boulevard
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Continue on Windsor Boulevard
9.9 mi · 15 min · Windsor Boulevard
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Continue on General Mahone Boulevard
8.4 mi · 12 min · General Mahone Boulevard
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Continue on Mahone Highway
620 ft · 10 sec · Mahone Highway
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
2 mi · 3 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on South County Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · South County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on South County Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · South County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on County Drive
9.5 mi · 14 min · County Drive
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Turn left onto Rives Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Rives Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone
3098 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
6 mi · 7 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
1060 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Airport Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street
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Continue on New Cox Road
23 mi · 27 min · New Cox Road
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Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway
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Continue on East Colonial Trail Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · East Colonial Trail Road
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Continue on East Colonial Trail
7.5 mi · 11 min · East Colonial Trail
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Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Colonial Trail Highway
11.6 mi · 15 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
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Keep slight left
29.2 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway
31.1 mi · 38 min · Richmond Highway
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Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
16 mi · 21 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard
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Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast
1500 ft · 33 sec · Challenger Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Cloverdale Road
5 mi · 7 min · Cloverdale Road
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Continue on Roanoke Road
990 ft · 13 sec · Roanoke Road
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Take the exit slight right
917 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
75.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 Alternate, VA 75: Abingdon, South Holston Dam
890 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Cummings Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Cummings Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Street Northwest
1323 ft · 49 sec · Valley Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road Northwest
1.5 km · 2 min · Russell Road Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Porterfield Highway
10.3 mi · 15 min · Porterfield Highway
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Continue on US 19
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 19
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Turn left onto US Highway 58
14.7 mi · 21 min · US Highway 58
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
106 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Continue on Castlewood Drive
12.5 mi · 18 min · Castlewood Drive
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Continue on Norton Coeburn Road
8 mi · 11 min · Norton Coeburn Road
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Take the exit straight toward VA 23 South, VA 58 West Alternate
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Orby Cantrell Highway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Orby Cantrell Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 610: Big Stone Gap
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Powell Valley Road
1300 ft · 36 sec · Powell Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Powell Valley Road
21 m · 1 sec · Powell Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Powell Valley Road
1344 ft · 33 sec · Powell Valley Road
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Continue on 4th Avenue East
1213 ft · 30 sec · 4th Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Suffolk and Big Stone Gap.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Roanoke Road
Merge slight left
75.8 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Suffolk and Sunny near Big Stone Gap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to Big Stone Gap?
The road trip is about 416.2 miles (669.8 km) and usually takes 08h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Blue Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.8 miles from Suffolk and 208.3 miles from Big Stone Gap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 341 miles (548.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.19 one way or $116.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Suffolk and Sunny near Big Stone Gap.
Stop Ideas Near Blue Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The City Market Building
Town of Buchanan
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Ridge.
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
Kemper Street station
Blacksburg, VA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Big Stone Gap. Straight-line distance: 341 mi (548.79 km).
#1 Suffolk
The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.
| Population | 93,913 |
| Coordinates | 36.7283600, -76.5849600 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Stone Gap
Town of the United States
| Population | 5,104 |
| Coordinates | 36.8817600, -82.7471000 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Stone Gap (-82.7471, 36.88176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 670 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 11m |
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 | $58.19 | $116.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $65.06 | $130.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $70.19 | $140.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $82.62 | $165.23 |
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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