How far is Buckhall, VA from South Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Buckhall, VA to South Suffolk, VA is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
183.87 mi
03h 15m
Flight
146.59 mi
235.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.59 mi
Kilometers
235.91 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.87 mi
Kilometers
295.91 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Suffolk
Fri, Apr 17, 5:14 AM EDT
Return by in Buckhall
Fri, Apr 17, 8:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckhall
2026-04-17T01:59
Arrive South Suffolk
Fri, Apr 17, 5:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buckhall
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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Buckhall
92.9 mi
01h 37m
To South Suffolk
91 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buckhall and South Suffolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Moore Drive

    1178 ft · 44 sec · Moore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Prince William Parkway

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Prince William Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Prince William Parkway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Prince William Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Smoketown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Smoketown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gideon Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Gideon Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dale Boulevard

    1482 ft · 39 sec · Dale Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    1849 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.1 mi · 29 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Hundred Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  17. 17

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  19. 19

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Carolina Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Carolina Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carolina Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckhall and South 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
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
70.9 mi · 39%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.1 mi · 15%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 8%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 7%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 7%
Prince William Parkway
10.3 mi · 6%
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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
146.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 37m from Buckhall
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Buckhall and Sunny near South Suffolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buckhall to South Suffolk?

The road trip is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from Buckhall and 91 miles from South Suffolk.

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

The direct path is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.71 one way or $51.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Buckhall and Sunny near South Suffolk.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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 Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 8.2 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 6.1 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 6.1 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 6.1 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 Mechanicsville.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckhall and South Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 146.59 mi (235.91 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Buckhall

Buckhall is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7317800, -77.4311000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Suffolk

A census-designated place in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population80,690
Coordinates36.7170900, -76.5902300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Moore Drive (-77.431073, 38.731782)
End: Carolina Road (-76.590122, 36.717084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.56 L · about $25.71
Round trip
$51.41
12.98 gal · 49.12 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.71 $51.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.74 $57.49
Premium $4.78 $31.01 $62.02
Diesel $5.62 $36.50 $73.00

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckhall and South Suffolk. The current time is 01:59:51.

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.