How far is Hopewell, VA from South Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Hopewell, VA to South Suffolk, VA is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.4 mi
03h 32m
Flight
161.22 mi
259.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.22 mi
Kilometers
259.46 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.4 mi
Kilometers
314.47 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Suffolk
Sat, Apr 18, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Hopewell
Sat, Apr 18, 5:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopewell
2026-04-17T22:31
Arrive South Suffolk
Sat, Apr 18, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopewell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chamberlayne
VA

Census designated place

From Hopewell
101 mi
01h 46m
To South Suffolk
94.3 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell and South Suffolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Creels Lane

    19 m · 9 sec · Creels Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hopewell Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Hopewell Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Waterfall Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Waterfall Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Antioch Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Antioch Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John Marshall Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · John Marshall Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto James Madison Highway

    631 ft · 21 sec · James Madison Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington

    1620 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 234 South: Prince William Parkway, Manassas, Dumfries

    3163 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Prince William Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    13.6 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2284 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.1 mi · 29 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Hundred Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  21. 21

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  23. 23

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  26. 26

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Carolina Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Carolina Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carolina Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopewell and South Suffolk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dumfries Road
80.8 mi · 41%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.1 mi · 14%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 7%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 7%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 6%
Colonial Trail East
9.84 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dumfries Road

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 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.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
161.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamberlayne
01h 46m from Hopewell
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hopewell and Sunny near South Suffolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopewell to South Suffolk?

The road trip is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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 101 miles from Hopewell and 94.3 miles from South Suffolk.

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

The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.29 one way or $54.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hopewell and Sunny near South Suffolk.

Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne

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 Chamberlayne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.4 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 8 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 7.9 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 7.9 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 Chamberlayne.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

15 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

43 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopewell and South Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 161.22 mi (259.46 km).

Hopewell

#1 Hopewell

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population22,375
Coordinates38.8731700, -77.7194400
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Suffolk

A census-designated place in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population80,690
Coordinates36.7170900, -76.5902300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Creels Lane (-77.719344, 38.873116)
End: Carolina Road (-76.590122, 36.717084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.1 L · about $27.29
Round trip
$54.58
13.78 gal · 52.2 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.29 $54.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.52 $61.03
Premium $4.78 $32.92 $65.84
Diesel $5.62 $38.75 $77.50

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopewell and South Suffolk. The current time is 22:31:03.

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.