How far is Hayfield, VA from Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Hayfield, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
179.87 mi
02h 58m
Flight
143.01 mi
230.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.01 mi
Kilometers
230.15 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.87 mi
Kilometers
289.47 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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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 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Sat, Nov 7, 6:30 AM EST
Return by in Hayfield
Sat, Nov 7, 9:28 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hayfield
2026-11-07T03:32
Arrive Suffolk
Sat, Nov 7, 6:30 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hayfield
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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Hayfield
92.8 mi
01h 29m
To Suffolk
87.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
10 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 Hayfield and Suffolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadmoor Street

    531 ft · 22 sec · Broadmoor Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bing Court

    133 m · 17 sec · Bing Court

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hayfield Road

    130 m · 22 sec · Hayfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Telegraph Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Telegraph Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Richmond Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Richmond Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Richmond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    26.8 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.1 mi · 29 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Hundred Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  14. 14

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  16. 16

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    138 m · 18 sec · West Washington Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hayfield 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
76.2 mi · 42%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.1 mi · 15%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 8%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 7%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 7%
Colonial Trail East
9.84 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
143 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 29m from Hayfield
Leave By
12:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hayfield 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 Hayfield to Suffolk?

The road trip is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Hayfield and 87.1 miles from Suffolk.

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

The direct path is about 143 miles (230.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 12:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.87 one way or $49.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hayfield and Patchy Fog near Suffolk.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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 Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.9 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 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 5.9 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 5.9 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 Mechanicsville.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hayfield and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 143.01 mi (230.15 km).

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#1 Hayfield

Hayfield is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7517800, -77.1358100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Suffolk

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadmoor Street (-77.135829, 38.751781)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.03 L · about $24.87
Round trip
$49.75
12.7 gal · 48.06 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $24.87 $49.75
Mid-grade $4.41 $28.03 $56.06
Premium $4.82 $30.61 $61.23
Diesel $6.20 $39.34 $78.69

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 Hayfield and Suffolk. The current time is 03:32:14.

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.