How far is Ashburn, VA from Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Ashburn, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
204.95 mi
03h 46m
Flight
167.37 mi
269.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.37 mi
Kilometers
269.36 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.95 mi
Kilometers
329.83 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Sat, Apr 18, 3:26 PM EDT
Return by in Ashburn
Sat, Apr 18, 7:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashburn
2026-04-18T11:39
Arrive Suffolk
Sat, Apr 18, 3:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashburn
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Ashburn
104.8 mi
01h 53m
To Suffolk
100.1 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
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 Ashburn and Suffolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashburn and Suffolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Ashburn Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Ashburn Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Farmwell Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Farmwell Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Waxpool Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Waxpool Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Sully Road

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Sully Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Winchester, Fairfax

    995 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1491 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Route 50

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Route 50

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway

    1515 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road

    934 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road

    671 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  19. 19

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.1 mi · 29 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Hundred Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  24. 24

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  26. 26

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  29. 29

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard

  34. 34

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    138 m · 18 sec · West Washington Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashburn 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
37 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.9 mi · 37%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.1 mi · 13%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 7%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 7%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 6%
Colonial Trail East
9.84 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
167.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 53m from Ashburn
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Ashburn 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 Ashburn to Suffolk?

The road trip is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Ashburn and 100.1 miles from Suffolk.

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

The direct path is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.64 one way or $57.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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 Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 11.7 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 12.5 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 12.4 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 12.4 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 Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashburn and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 167.37 mi (269.36 km).

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#1 Ashburn

Ashburn is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0437200, -77.4874900
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Suffolk

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashburn Road (-77.487437, 39.043717)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.23 gal
27.38 L · about $28.64
Round trip
$57.28
14.46 gal · 54.76 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.5 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.64 $57.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.02 $64.04
Premium $4.78 $34.54 $69.09
Diesel $5.62 $40.66 $81.32

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 Ashburn and Suffolk. The current time is 11:39:48.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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