How far is Colonial Heights, VA from Suffolk, VA?
The driving distance from Colonial Heights, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Surry County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colonial Heights and Suffolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Heights and 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
3.1 mi · 5 min · Pruden Boulevard
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Turn right onto Providence Road
2720 ft · 55 sec · Providence Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Fork Road
617 ft · 14 sec · Kings Fork Road
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Turn left onto Pitchkettle Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Pitchkettle Road
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Turn right onto West Constance Road
1601 ft · 48 sec · West Constance Road
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Turn sharp left onto West Washington Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Saratoga Street
50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colonial Heights and 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Suffolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colonial Heights to Suffolk?
The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 31.8 miles from Colonial Heights and 31.1 miles from Suffolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Colonial Heights and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near 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 Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 58.73 mi (94.52 km).
#1 Colonial Heights
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,820 |
| Coordinates | 37.2680400, -77.4072600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Suffolk
The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.
| Population | 93,913 |
| Coordinates | 36.7283600, -76.5849600 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.79 | $17.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.61 | $21.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
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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