How far is Suffolk, VA from North Shore, VA?

The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to North Shore, VA is about 221.4 miles (356.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.42 mi
04h 58m
Flight
171.54 mi
276.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.54 mi
Kilometers
276.07 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.42 mi
Kilometers
356.34 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Shore
Sat, Nov 7, 5:39 PM EST
Return by in Suffolk
Sat, Nov 7, 10:37 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suffolk
2026-11-07T12:40
Arrive North Shore
Sat, Nov 7, 5:39 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:02 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suffolk
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Burkeville
VA

Town in Nottoway County, Virginia, United States

From Suffolk
110.5 mi
02h 29m
To North Shore
111 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 3:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Suffolk and North Shore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and North Shore.

  1. 1

    Start on South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 9 sec · South Saratoga Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Constance Road

    1577 ft · 46 sec · West Constance Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pitchkettle Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Pitchkettle Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Fork Road

    617 ft · 15 sec · Kings Fork Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Providence Road

    2720 ft · 1 min · Providence Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pruden Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Windsor Boulevard

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Windsor Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on General Mahone Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 12 min · General Mahone Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Mahone Highway

    620 ft · 10 sec · Mahone Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on General Mahone Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · General Mahone Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South County Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South County Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on General Mahone Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South County Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South County Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on General Mahone Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on County Drive

    9.5 mi · 14 min · County Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rives Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Rives Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone

    3098 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    6 mi · 7 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg

    1060 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Airport Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street

  24. 24

    Continue on New Cox Road

    23 mi · 27 min · New Cox Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · East Colonial Trail Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East Colonial Trail

    7.5 mi · 11 min · East Colonial Trail

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on West Colonial Trail Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway

    31.1 mi · 38 min · Richmond Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    13.9 mi · 18 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 122 South, VA 122 Business North

    1079 ft · 32 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Burks Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burks Hill Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Moneta Road

    15.9 mi · 23 min · Moneta Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Halesford Bridge

    1037 ft · 20 sec · Halesford Bridge

  37. 37

    Continue on Booker T Washington Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Booker T Washington Highway

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Scruggs Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Scruggs Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Bluewater Drive

    1231 ft · 54 sec · Bluewater Drive

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bluewater Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suffolk and North Shore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Colonial Trail Highway
42.3 mi · 19%
Richmond Highway
31.1 mi · 14%
New Cox Road
23 mi · 10%
Moneta Road
15.9 mi · 7%
General Mahone Highway
14.3 mi · 6%
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
13.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Richmond Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway

31.1 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
171.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burkeville
02h 29m from Suffolk
Leave By
7:02 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Suffolk and Mostly Clear near North Shore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to North Shore?

The road trip is about 221.4 miles (356.3 km) and usually takes 04h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burkeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Suffolk and 111 miles from North Shore.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.40 one way or $60.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Suffolk and Mostly Clear near North Shore.

Stop Ideas Near Burkeville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burkeville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burkeville.

RAIL

Petersburg station

69 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

78 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

78 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Kemper Street station

88 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and North Shore. Straight-line distance: 171.54 mi (276.07 km).

Suffolk

#1 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Shore

North Shore is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.0820900, -79.6583600
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Suffolk (-76.58496, 36.72836)
End: North Shore (-79.65836, 37.08209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.81 gal
29.58 L · about $30.40
Round trip
$60.79
15.62 gal · 59.16 L
Estimated CO2
69.4 kg one way
Round trip: 138.8 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $30.40 $60.79
Mid-grade $4.39 $34.32 $68.63
Premium $4.80 $37.46 $74.93
Diesel $6.18 $48.26 $96.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Suffolk and North Shore. The current time is 12:40:57.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.