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Suffolk Virginia Map

Explore Suffolk, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Suffolk, Virginia

How to Use This Suffolk, Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Suffolk, Virginia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Virginia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Suffolk.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Suffolk
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Suffolk (city)
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	36.697157
Longitude	-76.634781
Population	94,324
Density	91.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	23434, 23433, 23432, 23435, 23436
Area Code	757
School District	Suffolk City Public Schools

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About Suffolk, Virginia

Suffolk is a locality in Suffolk (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of 94,324. The population density is 91.2 people per km². Suffolk is located at 36.6972°N, 76.6348°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Suffolk is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 23434, 23433, 23432.

Suffolk presents a sprawling, expansive terrain defined by its inland positioning and a quiet, deliberate pace that settles over the land as the afternoon light begins to slant through the canopy. It lies 17.4 miles west-southwest of Portsmouth, VA (from Portsmouth, VA: bearing 245°T), and is situated 18.2 miles west-southwest of Chesapeake. The landscape surrounding Suffolk is characterized by vast stretches of fertile earth and dense woodlands, providing a verdant backdrop that feels removed from the frantic energy of the coast. Residents often gather near the gentle, steady waters of the Nansemond River, which cuts a winding path through the vegetation, or find a moment of stillness beside the calm surface of Lake Meade. While the horizon remains largely level, the distant silhouettes of Smith Ridge offer a faint, rugged suggestion of elevation that anchors the view to the west, grounding the atmosphere in a sense of permanent, earthy stability.

Settlement in Suffolk unfolded over centuries, rooted in the slow accumulation of agricultural expertise and the steady expansion of families across the interior plains. The early foundations of Suffolk were built upon the necessity of trade and the cultivation of the soil, turning the region into a focal point for those who sought to make their living from the land. Over time, the character of the place deepened, moving from a colonial outpost into a more complex network of commerce and industry that favored the reliable rhythms of harvest and exchange. This history remains quietly present in the architecture and the layout of the older districts, where the persistence of the past manifests not as a museum exhibit, but as a living, breathing continuity that informs how people navigate their daily lives.

Modern Suffolk maintains a diverse economic base that balances the lingering heritage of its agrarian roots with the demands of contemporary manufacturing, logistics, and professional services. The infrastructure supporting Suffolk has grown to accommodate a steady influx of industry, ensuring that the movement of goods and people remains fluid across its wide, interconnected roadways. Educational opportunities are provided through nearby satellite campuses and local training centers, which help to cultivate a workforce capable of navigating the requirements of an evolving technological landscape. As the morning fog lifts from the fields, the hum of activity within the industrial sectors reminds observers that Suffolk is a place of industrious purpose, where the quiet labor of the day contributes to a larger, more intricate economic design.

Culture in Suffolk thrives on a blend of community-centered traditions and the shared excitement found in regional athletic pursuits, where local loyalties are tested during the heat of college sports seasons. Residents frequently utilize the green spaces of Tynes Park for recreation, finding in its open fields a communal ground for seasonal festivals and the casual, unforced social gatherings that define the local temperament. While major landmarks offer historical context, the true character of Suffolk is found in the way people mark the passage of the year through annual agricultural celebrations and community events that honor the productivity of the region. Famous figures who have emerged from this soil often reflect the tenacity and grounded perspective inherent to the area, contributing to a collective identity that values plain-spoken integrity and a deep, abiding connection to the land itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Turlington Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 071° E
Lake Kilby Park (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 041° NE
Red Thread Studio (Gallery) — 3.5 mi, 052° NE
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.0 mi, 072° E · 228k acres
JFK Athletic Fields (Local Recreation) — 5.1 mi, 061° NE
Great Dismal Swamp (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.3 mi, 143° SE · 257 acres
Dismal Swamp State Park (State Park) — 13.7 mi, 138° SE
Damion's Cross (Monument) — 14.5 mi, 066° NE
Unknown Roadside Memoria (Monument) — 14.6 mi, 065° NE
Cavalier Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 15.1 mi, 100° E
South Quay Sandhills State Natural Area Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 15.2 mi, 246° SW
South Quay Sandhills (State Wilderness) — 17.0 mi, 236° SW
Merchants Millpond State Park (State Park) — 17.0 mi, 186° S
Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 17.3 mi, 077° E
White Blind (Viewpoint) — 18.6 mi, 044° NE
The Arts Center (Gallery) — 19.6 mi, 000° N
Norfolk Naval Shipyard's 200th Anniversary (Monument) — 20.8 mi, 064° NE
Archway (Attraction) — 21.0 mi, 062° NE
Spanish American War 1898-1902 (Attraction) — 21.0 mi, 062° NE
Armed Forces Memorial (Public Artwork) — 21.4 mi, 061° NE
Anchor;USS Antietam Anchor (Attraction) — 21.5 mi, 061° NE
USS Norfolk Bell (Attraction) — 21.6 mi, 061° NE
Hunter House Victorian Museum (Museum) — 21.8 mi, 060° NE
The MacArthur Memorial Museum (Museum) — 21.8 mi, 061° NE
Benjack Studio Theater (Theatre) — 21.8 mi, 061° NE
Northwest River Natural Area Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 22.4 mi, 109° E
SB Ballard Stadium (Stadium) — 22.6 mi, 054° NE
Barron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries (Arts Centre) — 22.6 mi, 055° NE
Cinema Cafe (Cinema) — 23.3 mi, 076° E

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