How far is Suffolk, VA from Gloucester Point, VA?
The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Gloucester Point, VA is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Suffolk and Gloucester Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and Gloucester Point.
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Start on South Saratoga Street
50 m · 11 sec · South Saratoga Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
138 m · 17 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Pruden Boulevard
112 m · 9 sec · Pruden Boulevard
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Turn right onto Godwin Boulevard
8.9 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard
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Continue on Benns Church Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard
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Turn right onto Benns Grant Boulevard
1166 ft · 33 sec · Benns Grant Boulevard
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Turn right onto Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
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Turn left onto Carrollton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Carrollton Boulevard
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Continue on James River Bridge
4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge
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Continue on Mercury Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Mercury Boulevard
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
4.1 mi · 7 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
12 mi · 20 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Terrapin Cove Road
92 m · 21 sec · Terrapin Cove Road
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Turn left onto Greate Road
8 m · 1 sec · Greate Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greate Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Suffolk and Gloucester Point.
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.
George Washington Memorial Highway
Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
12 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Suffolk and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gloucester Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to Gloucester Point?
The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Newport News is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Suffolk and 22.1 miles from Gloucester Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Suffolk and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gloucester Point.
Stop Ideas Near Newport News
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 Newport News.
Newport News station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Gloucester Point. Straight-line distance: 36.64 mi (58.97 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 Gloucester Point
Census designated place
| Population | 9,402 |
| Coordinates | 37.2540300, -76.4968900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gloucester Point (-76.49689, 37.25403)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.45 | $14.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.77 | $17.55 |
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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