How far is Colonial Heights, VA from South Suffolk, VA?
The driving distance from Colonial Heights, VA to South Suffolk, VA is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Surry County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colonial Heights and South Suffolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Heights and South Suffolk.
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Start on the route
78 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Ellerslie Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Ellerslie Avenue
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Turn right onto Conduit Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Conduit Road
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Turn left onto West Roslyn Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Roslyn Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South
117 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 629: Rives Road
1236 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Rives Road
2 mi · 4 min · Rives Road
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Turn sharp right onto County Drive
9.5 mi · 14 min · County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on North County Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · North County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on North County Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · North County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
2 mi · 3 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on Mahone Highway
620 ft · 10 sec · Mahone Highway
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Continue on General Mahone Boulevard
8.4 mi · 12 min · General Mahone Boulevard
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Continue on Windsor Boulevard
9.9 mi · 15 min · Windsor Boulevard
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Continue on Pruden Boulevard
5.1 mi · 9 min · Pruden Boulevard
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Continue on Pruden Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pruden Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Carolina Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Carolina Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carolina Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colonial Heights and South Suffolk.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Windsor Boulevard
Continue on Windsor Boulevard
9.88 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colonial Heights and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Suffolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colonial Heights to South Suffolk?
The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Dendron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Colonial Heights and 34.7 miles from South Suffolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Colonial Heights and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Suffolk.
Stop Ideas Near Dendron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dendron.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Petersburg station
Norfolk
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Heights and South Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 59.01 mi (94.97 km).
#1 Colonial Heights
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,820 |
| Coordinates | 37.2680400, -77.4072600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Suffolk
A census-designated place in Suffolk County, Virginia.
| Population | 80,690 |
| Coordinates | 36.7170900, -76.5902300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carolina Road (-76.590122, 36.717084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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