How far is Dulles Town Center, VA from Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Dulles Town Center, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.4 mi
03h 46m
Flight
165.86 mi
266.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.86 mi
Kilometers
266.93 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.4 mi
Kilometers
328.95 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Sat, Nov 7, 5:22 PM EST
Return by in Dulles Town Center
Sat, Nov 7, 9:08 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dulles Town Center
2026-11-07T13:35
Arrive Suffolk
Sat, Nov 7, 5:22 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:26 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dulles Town Center
9:00 PM EST
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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Dulles Town Center
105.6 mi
01h 53m
To Suffolk
98.9 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
13 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dulles Town Center and Suffolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dulles Town Center and Suffolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Leesburg Pike

    11.7 mi · 18 min · Leesburg Pike

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington

    1536 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road

    945 ft · 14 sec · Dulles Toll Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dulles Toll Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Richmond

    2767 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond

    2615 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franconia

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Richmond

    2034 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    35.7 mi · 42 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.1 mi · 29 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Hundred Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  18. 18

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  20. 20

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  23. 23

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    138 m · 18 sec · West Washington Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dulles Town Center and 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
31 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
84.3 mi · 41%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.1 mi · 13%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 7%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 7%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 6%
Leesburg Pike
11.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
165.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 53m from Dulles Town Center
Leave By
9:26 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dulles Town Center and Patchy Fog near Suffolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dulles Town Center to Suffolk?

The road trip is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from Dulles Town Center and 98.9 miles from Suffolk.

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

The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.06 one way or $56.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dulles Town Center and Patchy Fog near Suffolk.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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 Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 12.4 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 13.3 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 13.2 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 13.2 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 Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dulles Town Center and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 165.86 mi (266.93 km).

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#1 Dulles Town Center

Dulles Town Center is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0376100, -77.4158200
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Suffolk

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: VA 7 (-77.415829, 39.037571)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.3 L · about $28.06
Round trip
$56.12
14.42 gal · 54.6 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $28.06 $56.12
Mid-grade $4.39 $31.68 $63.36
Premium $4.80 $34.59 $69.17
Diesel $6.18 $44.55 $89.10

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Dulles Town Center and Suffolk. The current time is 13:35:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.