How far is Falmouth, VA from Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Falmouth, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.71 mi
02h 36m
Flight
120.4 mi
193.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.4 mi
Kilometers
193.77 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.71 mi
Kilometers
234.49 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Fri, Nov 6, 5:16 PM EST
Return by in Falmouth
Fri, Nov 6, 7:52 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Suffolk
Fri, Nov 6, 5:16 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falmouth
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Hopewell
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Falmouth
73.9 mi
01h 18m
To Suffolk
71.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth and Suffolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Butler Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Butler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1795 ft · 40 sec · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Emancipation Highway

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Emancipation Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Patriot Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Patriot Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Patriot Highway

    2178 ft · 56 sec · Patriot Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 95 South

    1173 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    40 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.1 mi · 29 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Hundred Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  13. 13

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  15. 15

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    138 m · 18 sec · West Washington Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falmouth 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
40.2 mi · 28%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.1 mi · 19%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 10%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 9%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 8%
Colonial Trail East
9.84 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

40 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
120.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopewell
01h 18m from Falmouth
Leave By
1:18 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Falmouth and 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 Falmouth to Suffolk?

The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Hopewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Falmouth and 71.8 miles from Suffolk.

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

The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.13 one way or $40.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Falmouth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Suffolk.

Stop Ideas Near Hopewell

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 Hopewell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 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 13.3 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 13.3 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 Hopewell.

RAIL

Petersburg station

14 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

28 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

39 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 120.4 mi (193.77 km).

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#1 Falmouth

Falmouth is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3240200, -77.4683200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Suffolk

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Butler Road (-77.468332, 38.324004)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.46 L · about $20.13
Round trip
$40.27
10.28 gal · 38.92 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $20.13 $40.27
Mid-grade $4.41 $22.69 $45.38
Premium $4.82 $24.78 $49.56
Diesel $6.20 $31.85 $63.69

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Falmouth and Suffolk. The current time is 14:40:41.

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.