How far is Dunn Loring, VA from Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Dunn Loring, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.56 mi
03h 31m
Flight
153.58 mi
247.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.58 mi
Kilometers
247.16 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.56 mi
Kilometers
308.29 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Sun, Apr 19, 4:33 AM EDT
Return by in Dunn Loring
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunn Loring
2026-04-19T01:02
Arrive Suffolk
Sun, Apr 19, 4:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunn Loring
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
Chamberlayne
VA

Census designated place

From Dunn Loring
97.6 mi
01h 45m
To Suffolk
94 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunn Loring and Suffolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Idylwood Road

    1169 ft · 40 sec · Idylwood Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Gallows Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Gallows Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Gallows Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Gallows Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto US 50 East: Arlington Boulevard, Richmond

    1154 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Richmond

    2534 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond

    2615 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

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

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Richmond

    2034 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

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

  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

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    138 m · 18 sec · West Washington Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunn Loring 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
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
84.3 mi · 44%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.1 mi · 14%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 8%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 7%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 6%
Colonial Trail East
9.84 mi · 5%
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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
153.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamberlayne
01h 45m from Dunn Loring
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Dunn Loring and Rain Showers Likely near Suffolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dunn Loring to Suffolk?

The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Dunn Loring and 94 miles from Suffolk.

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

The direct path is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.78 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Dunn Loring and Rain Showers Likely near Suffolk.

Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne

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 Chamberlayne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.2 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 6.9 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 6.8 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 6.8 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 Chamberlayne.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

15 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

43 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunn Loring and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 153.58 mi (247.16 km).

Dunn Loring

#1 Dunn Loring

Census designated place

Population8,803
Coordinates38.8934400, -77.2216500
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Suffolk

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Idylwood Road (-77.221689, 38.893406)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.59 L · about $26.78
Round trip
$53.55
13.52 gal · 51.18 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.78 $53.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.94 $59.88
Premium $4.78 $32.30 $64.60
Diesel $5.62 $38.02 $76.04

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunn Loring and Suffolk. The current time is 01:02:15.

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.