How far is Suffolk, VA from Lakeside, VA?
The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Lakeside, VA is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 02h 07m.
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.
Town in Virginia, United States
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 Lakeside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and Lakeside.
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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
16.3 mi · 22 min · Benns Church Boulevard
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Continue on Colonial Trail East
9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
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Turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway
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Turn right onto Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
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Continue on James River Drive
14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
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Continue on East Randolph Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Randolph Road
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Continue on East Hundred Road
6.6 mi · 9 min · East Hundred Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Richmond
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
17.3 mi · 22 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
1.1 mi · 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 161: Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue
915 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue, Westbrook Avenue
152 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Hermitage Road
1231 ft · 30 sec · Hermitage Road
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Continue on Lakeside Avenue
1841 ft · 53 sec · Lakeside Avenue
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Turn left onto Dumbarton Road
2719 ft · 1 min · Dumbarton Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Croft Street
1440 ft · 1 min · Cedar Croft Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Croft Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Suffolk and Lakeside.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
17.3 mi · 00h 22m
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 Lakeside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to Lakeside?
The road trip is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Suffolk and 48.2 miles from Lakeside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.28 one way or $26.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Suffolk and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeside.
Stop Ideas Near Claremont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Claremont.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Petersburg station
Newport News station
Richmond Main Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 78.12 mi (125.72 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 Lakeside
Lakeside is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6076500, -77.4769300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside (-77.47693, 37.60765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.92 | $13.28 | $26.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $14.96 | $29.93 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $16.34 | $32.69 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $21.00 | $42.01 |
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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