Cities Near South Suffolk
Cities near South Suffolk, Virginia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Portsmouth Heights, Hampton, Newport News. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to South Suffolk, Virginia is Portsmouth Heights, about 14 mi (23 km) away — roughly 27 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Heights | 14 mi / 23 km | 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hampton | 26 mi / 41 km | 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Newport News | 26 mi / 42 km | 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Virginia Beach | 35 mi / 57 km | 1 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Richmond | 75 mi / 121 km | 1 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Rocky Mount | 86 mi / 138 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Greenville | 88 mi / 141 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Raleigh | 131 mi / 212 km | 3 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Waldorf | 133 mi / 214 km | 3 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Cary | 138 mi / 222 km | 3 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from South Suffolk
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Portsmouth Heights, Hampton, Newport News, Virginia Beach, Richmond. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from South Suffolk
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Raleigh, Waldorf, Cary. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near South Suffolk include Portsmouth Heights, Hampton, Newport News, Virginia Beach, Richmond. The closest is Portsmouth Heights, about 14 miles (23 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Portsmouth Heights
- → Best time to visit Hampton
- → Best time to visit Newport News
- → Best time to visit Virginia Beach
- → Best time to visit Richmond
- → Best time to visit Rocky Mount
- → Best time to visit Greenville
- → Best time to visit Raleigh
- → Best time to visit Waldorf
- → Best time to visit Cary