How far is Herndon, VA from Sully Plantation, VA?

The driving distance from Herndon, VA to Sully Plantation, VA is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.79 mi
00h 14m
Flight
4.9 mi
7.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.9 mi
Kilometers
7.89 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.79 mi
Kilometers
9.32 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sully Plantation
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Herndon
Sun, Apr 19, 7:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Herndon
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive Sully Plantation
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Herndon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Chantilly
VA

Unincorporated community located in Northern Virginia

From Herndon
2.9 mi
00h 07m
To Sully Plantation
2.9 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Herndon and Sully Plantation.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Herndon and Sully Plantation.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    79 m · 11 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    2568 ft · 1 min · Locust Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elden Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Elden Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Centreville Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Centreville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wall Road

    847 ft · 19 sec · Wall Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Air and Space Museum Parkway

    1084 ft · 38 sec · Air and Space Museum Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Historic Sully Way

    1.4 km · 4 min · Historic Sully Way

  8. 8

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Herndon and Sully Plantation.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
155.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Centreville Road
3.3 mi · 57%
Historic Sully Way
0.85 mi · 15%
Elden Street
0.72 mi · 12%
Locust Street
0.49 mi · 8%
Air and Space Museum Parkway
0.21 mi · 4%
Wall Road
0.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Centreville Road

Continue on Centreville Road

3.3 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
4.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chantilly
00h 07m from Herndon
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Herndon and Chance Rain Showers near Sully Plantation.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Herndon to Sully Plantation?

The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chantilly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Herndon and 2.9 miles from Sully Plantation.

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

The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Herndon and Chance Rain Showers near Sully Plantation.

Stop Ideas Near Chantilly

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 Chantilly and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.6 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
Manassas Park City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Manassas Park City Hall

Manassas Park , VA
1 Park Center Ct, Manassas Park, VA 20111
Rating 1.6/5 20 reviews City government office
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Old Town Hall

Fairfax , VA
3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
Rating 4.3/5 15 reviews Tourist attraction,City government office,City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chantilly.

RAIL

Manassas station

16 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

16 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Lorton station

28 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Woodbridge station

31 mi away
1040 Express Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Herndon and Sully Plantation. Straight-line distance: 4.9 mi (7.89 km).

Herndon

#1 Herndon

Town in Virginia, United States

Population24,573
Coordinates38.9695500, -77.3861000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sully Plantation

Sully Plantation is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9076100, -77.4305400
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Herndon (-77.3861, 38.96955)
End: Sully Plantation (-77.43054, 38.90761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.77 L · about $0.79
Round trip
$1.58
0.4 gal · 1.54 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.79 $1.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.89 $1.77
Premium $4.78 $0.96 $1.91
Diesel $5.62 $1.12 $2.25

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 Herndon and Sully Plantation. The current time is 06:51:30.

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.