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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.62 mi
01h 39m
Flight
56.7 mi
91.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.7 mi
Kilometers
91.25 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.62 mi
Kilometers
126.52 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Point
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM EDT
Return by in Suffolk
Thu, Apr 23, 10:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suffolk
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive West Point
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suffolk
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Newport News
VA

The second most populous city in Virginia.

From Suffolk
39.3 mi
00h 49m
To West Point
39.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 11 sec · South Saratoga Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1531 ft · 40 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Pinner Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Pinner Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Constance Road

    1114 ft · 27 sec · East Constance Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 664 North: Newport News, Hampton

    2034 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  9. 9

    Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    35.3 mi · 40 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 30: West Point, Toano

    1683 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    908 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Old Stage Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Stage Road

  17. 17

    Continue on New Kent Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · New Kent Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Eltham Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Eltham Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2127 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
37.4 mi · 48%
Hampton Roads Beltway
14.4 mi · 18%
Portsmouth Boulevard
8.56 mi · 11%
Eltham Road
4.85 mi · 6%
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.32 mi · 5%
New Kent Highway
4.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport News
00h 49m from Suffolk
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newport News and the surrounding midpoint area.
Oxford Run Trail
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Oxford Run Trail

Poquoson , VA
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662, United States
Rating 4.6/5 22 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only

Poquoson , VA
Poquoson City Hall, 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662
Rating 4.0/5 80 reviews Department of motor vehicles,County government office
Poquoson Public Library
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

Poquoson Public Library

Poquoson , VA
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662
Rating 4.9/5 26 reviews Library,Public library
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hampton , VA
30 Kings Way, Hampton, VA 23669
Rating 4.4/5 10 reviews Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport News.

RAIL

Newport News station

7 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

30 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
BUS

Norfolk

30 mi away
215 W York Street
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

51 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and West Point. Straight-line distance: 56.7 mi (91.25 km).

Suffolk

#1 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
West Point

#2 West Point

Town in King William County, Virginia

Population3,310
Coordinates37.5315300, -76.7963500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Suffolk (-76.58496, 36.72836)
End: West Point (-76.79635, 37.53153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.5 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.94
5.54 gal · 21 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Suffolk and West Point. The current time is 06:52:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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