How far is Bluefield, VA from Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Bluefield, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 332 miles (534.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m 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
332.02 mi
05h 51m
Flight
261.12 mi
420.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.12 mi
Kilometers
420.23 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.02 mi
Kilometers
534.34 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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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 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Thu, Apr 16, 5:17 PM EDT
Return by in Bluefield
Thu, Apr 16, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluefield
2026-04-16T11:26
Arrive Suffolk
Thu, Apr 16, 5:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bluefield
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
Danville
VA

The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

From Bluefield
180.4 mi
02h 55m
To Suffolk
151.7 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South College Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South College Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    842 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    35.7 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Charlotte North Carolina

    23.5 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 148, SR 775: Fancy Gap

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Chance Creek Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Chance Creek Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fancy Gap Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Fancy Gap Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Andy Griffith Parkway

    31.6 mi · 36 min · North Andy Griffith Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NC 74 East

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 421 South: Greensboro

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Salem Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    37.1 mi · 40 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 158: Norlina

    1002 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left

    28 mi · 33 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit left

    955 ft · 23 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Congressman G K Butterfield Highway

    19.3 mi · 21 min · Congressman G K Butterfield Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East: Emporia, Norfolk

    683 ft · 17 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on US 58 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    735 ft · 18 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Holland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Holland Road

  34. 34

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 58 East
54.9 mi · 17%
I 85 North
52.6 mi · 16%
I 40 East
46.3 mi · 14%
South College Avenue
45.4 mi · 14%
North Andy Griffith Parkway
31.6 mi · 10%
I 77 South
23.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 58 East

Merge slight left

54.6 mi · 01h 12m

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
05h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.9 mi
261.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 55m from Bluefield
Leave By
5:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bluefield 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 Bluefield to Suffolk?

The road trip is about 332 miles (534.3 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.4 miles from Bluefield and 151.7 miles from Suffolk.

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

The direct path is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.9 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 5:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.42 one way or $92.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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 Danville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Carrboro Town Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Carrboro Town Hall

Carrboro , NC
301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews City Hall
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Danville

1 mi away
677 Craghead St.
RAIL

Burlington

55 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

70 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Durham

79 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluefield and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 261.12 mi (420.23 km).

Bluefield

#1 Bluefield

Town in Tazwell County, Virginia, United States

Population4,814
Coordinates37.2526200, -81.2712100
Altitude722
CountryUnited States
Suffolk

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: South College Avenue (-81.271236, 37.252614)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 534 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.72 gal
44.35 L · about $46.42
Round trip
$92.85
23.44 gal · 88.7 L
Estimated CO2
104.2 kg one way
Round trip: 208.3 kg / 459 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $46.42 $92.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $51.91 $103.82
Premium $4.78 $56.00 $112.00
Diesel $5.62 $65.91 $131.83

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluefield and Suffolk. The current time is 11:26:35.

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.