How far is Bealeton, VA from Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Bealeton, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
166.35 mi
02h 59m
Flight
142.76 mi
229.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.76 mi
Kilometers
229.75 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.35 mi
Kilometers
267.71 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Bealeton
Sun, Apr 12, 10:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bealeton
2026-04-12T05:01
Arrive Suffolk
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bealeton
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
Windsor
VA

Town in southeastern Virginia, United States

From Bealeton
86.1 mi
01h 29m
To Suffolk
80.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Schoolhouse Road

    1455 ft · 38 sec · Schoolhouse Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marsh Road

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Marsh Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Warrenton Road

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Warrenton Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

    47.9 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.1 mi · 29 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Hundred Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  10. 10

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  12. 12

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    138 m · 18 sec · West Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
47.9 mi · 29%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.1 mi · 16%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 9%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 8%
Marsh Road
12.7 mi · 8%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

47.9 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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
142.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 29m from Bealeton
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bealeton and Sunny near Suffolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bealeton to Suffolk?

The road trip is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Bealeton and 80.3 miles from Suffolk.

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

The direct path is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.25 one way or $46.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bealeton and Sunny near Suffolk.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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 Windsor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 11.8 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 Windsor.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

27 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

37 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bealeton and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 142.76 mi (229.75 km).

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#1 Bealeton

Bealeton is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5717900, -77.7638800
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Suffolk

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Schoolhouse Road (-77.764112, 38.571639)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.87 gal
22.22 L · about $23.25
Round trip
$46.50
11.74 gal · 44.44 L
Estimated CO2
52.2 kg one way
Round trip: 104.3 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.25 $46.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.00 $52.00
Premium $4.78 $28.05 $56.09
Diesel $5.62 $33.01 $66.03

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bealeton and Suffolk. The current time is 05:01:03.

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.