Richmond metro, VA relocation guide
Moving to Stony Creek, VA
About Stony Creek
Stony Creek is a tiny incorporated town (2020 population 209) in Sussex County, sitting directly on Interstate 95 at Exit 31 (VA-40). A former stop on the 1848 Petersburg Railroad, it is essentially a highway crossroads town with deep rail history and two National Register-listed properties nearby (per Wikipedia and sussexcountyva.gov, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Stony Creek
Home prices in Stony Creek vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Stony Creek
- Glenview — National Register-listed plantation house near Stony Creek (private; drive-by).
- Nottoway Archeological Site — National Register-listed site in the Stony Creek area.
- The I-95 / VA-40 interchange — the town's commercial lifeline with traveler services.
- Historic Petersburg Railroad grade — now part of the CSX North End Subdivision, running through town.
- Downtown crossroads — the small historic core along the old rail alignment.
- Nearby: Sussex County Courthouse complex (~7 miles east); Dinwiddie County's Civil War battlefields to the northwest.
Commuting from Stony Creek
- Approximately 38 miles south of downtown Richmond via I-95 (Exits 31 and 33); typical drive ~40–50 minutes (approximate) — one of the quicker Southside commutes thanks to direct interstate access.
- No passenger rail or GRTC service; commuters drive I-95.
Schools in Stony Creek
Public schools: Sussex County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Stony Creek FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Stony Creek, VA?
Home prices in Stony Creek vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Stony Creek, VA?
Approximately 38 miles south of downtown Richmond via I-95 (Exits 31 and 33); typical drive ~40–50 minutes (approximate) — one of the quicker Southside commutes thanks to direct interstate access. - Which school district serves Stony Creek, VA?
Stony Creek is served by Sussex County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.