How far is Aquia Harbour, VA from Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Aquia Harbour, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
155.08 mi
02h 49m
Flight
127.65 mi
205.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.65 mi
Kilometers
205.43 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.08 mi
Kilometers
249.57 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Sat, Apr 18, 10:33 AM EDT
Return by in Aquia Harbour
Sat, Apr 18, 1:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aquia Harbour
2026-04-18T07:44
Arrive Suffolk
Sat, Apr 18, 10:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aquia Harbour
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
Bensley
VA

Census designated place

From Aquia Harbour
80.4 mi
01h 24m
To Suffolk
74.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph N
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aquia Harbour and Suffolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aquia Harbour and Suffolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Aquia Drive

    115 m · 16 sec · Aquia Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Richmond Drive

    2653 ft · 1 min · Richmond Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Drive

    2776 ft · 1 min · Washington Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Garrisonville Road

    1019 ft · 21 sec · Garrisonville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95: I-95 south

    1118 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.1 mi · 29 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Hundred Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  13. 13

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    138 m · 18 sec · West Washington Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aquia Harbour and Suffolk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95
58 mi · 37%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.1 mi · 17%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 9%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 9%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 8%
Colonial Trail East
9.84 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 95

Keep slight left

48.6 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensley
01h 24m from Aquia Harbour
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Aquia Harbour and Mostly Clear near Suffolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aquia Harbour to Suffolk?

The road trip is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Bensley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Aquia Harbour and 74.7 miles from Suffolk.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.67 one way or $43.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Aquia Harbour and Mostly Clear near Suffolk.

Stop Ideas Near Bensley

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 Bensley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 11.2 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bensley.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

19 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

23 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

35 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aquia Harbour and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 127.65 mi (205.43 km).

Aquia Harbour

#1 Aquia Harbour

Census designated place

Population6,727
Coordinates38.4626200, -77.3888700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Suffolk

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Aquia Drive (-77.388777, 38.462684)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.71 L · about $21.67
Round trip
$43.33
10.94 gal · 41.42 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.67 $43.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.23 $48.45
Premium $4.78 $26.14 $52.27
Diesel $5.62 $30.76 $61.53

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Aquia Harbour and Suffolk. The current time is 07:44:42.

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.