How far is Suffolk, VA from West Point, VA?
The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to West Point, VA is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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.
The second most populous city in Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Suffolk and West Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and West 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
1531 ft · 40 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Pinner Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Pinner Street
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Turn right onto East Constance Road
1114 ft · 27 sec · East Constance Road
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Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 664 North: Newport News, Hampton
2034 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.3 mi · 5 min · Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
35.3 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 30: West Point, Toano
1683 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
908 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Stage Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Stage Road
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Continue on New Kent Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · New Kent Highway
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Turn right onto Eltham Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Eltham Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2127 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Suffolk and West Point.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 64 West
Keep slight left
35.3 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Suffolk and Sunny near West Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to West Point?
The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 39.3 miles from Suffolk and 39.3 miles from West Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Suffolk and Sunny near West Point.
Stop Ideas Near Newport News
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Oxford Run Trail
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Poquoson Public Library
Historic City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport News.
Newport News station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Norfolk
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and West Point. Straight-line distance: 56.7 mi (91.25 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 West Point
Town in King William County, Virginia
| Population | 3,310 |
| Coordinates | 37.5315300, -76.7963500 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Point (-76.79635, 37.53153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
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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