How far is Floris, VA from Suffolk, VA?
The driving distance from Floris, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Floris and Suffolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Floris and Suffolk.
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Start on West Ox Road
22 m · 4 sec · West Ox Road
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Continue on West Ox Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Ox Road
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Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway
11.6 mi · 18 min · Fairfax County Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road
934 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road
671 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Ox Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road
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Continue on Gordon Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
26 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
48.6 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.1 mi · 29 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Hundred Road
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Continue on West Randolph Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road
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Continue on James River Drive
14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
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Continue on Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway
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Take the exit right
45 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East
9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
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Continue on Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard
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Continue on Godwin Boulevard
8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard
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Continue on Godwin Boulevard
2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard
112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
138 m · 18 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left 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 Floris and Suffolk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Keep slight left
48.6 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Floris 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 Floris to Suffolk?
The road trip is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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 99.6 miles from Floris and 94.4 miles from Suffolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 9:50 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.83 one way or $53.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Floris and Patchy Fog near Suffolk.
Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamberlayne.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Floris and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 159.15 mi (256.13 km).
#1 Floris
Floris is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9370600, -77.4127700 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $3.92 | $26.83 | $53.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $30.24 | $60.47 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $33.02 | $66.05 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $42.44 | $84.89 |
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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