How far is Galax, VA from Suffolk, VA?
The driving distance from Galax, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.4 miles (386.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 04m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Galax and Suffolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galax and Suffolk.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Oldtown Street
48 m · 15 sec · East Oldtown Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Skyline Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Skyline Highway
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Continue on West Pine Street
13.7 mi · 22 min · West Pine Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 East: Winston-Salem
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight left onto Pilot Mountain Parkway
20.5 mi · 23 min · Pilot Mountain Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 74 East
13.3 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 421 South: Greensboro
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Salem Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Turn straight
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 158: Norlina
1002 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
28 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit left
955 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman G K Butterfield Highway
19.3 mi · 21 min · Congressman G K Butterfield Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East: Emporia, Norfolk
683 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 58 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
735 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Continue on Holland Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Holland Road
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Continue on West Washington Street
1 mi · 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 Galax 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.
US 58 East
Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Galax and Partly Cloudy near Suffolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Galax to Suffolk?
The road trip is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Virgilina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.4 miles from Galax and 128.1 miles from Suffolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.4 miles (386.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.09 one way or $82.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Galax and Partly Cloudy near Suffolk.
Stop Ideas Near Virgilina
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pompieri Pizza
Durham One Call
Creedmoor Police Department
Spanglish
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Virgilina.
Danville
Durham
Burlington
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Galax and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 240.41 mi (386.9 km).
#1 Galax
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 6,296 |
| Coordinates | 36.6612400, -80.9239700 |
| Altitude | 723 |
| 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: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $4.17 | $41.09 | $82.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.64 | $45.76 | $91.52 |
| Premium | $5.03 | $49.58 | $99.15 |
| Diesel | $6.23 | $61.38 | $122.76 |
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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