How far is Kings Park West, VA from Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Kings Park West, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
184.31 mi
03h 24m
Flight
149.27 mi
240.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.27 mi
Kilometers
240.23 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.31 mi
Kilometers
296.62 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Thu, Oct 15, 8:48 PM EDT
Return by in Kings Park West
Fri, Oct 16, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kings Park West
2026-10-15T17:24
Arrive Suffolk
Thu, Oct 15, 8:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kings Park West
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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Kings Park West
94.1 mi
01h 42m
To Suffolk
90.2 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kings Park West and Suffolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kings Park West and Suffolk.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    143 m · 36 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Commonwealth Boulevard

    1698 ft · 56 sec · Commonwealth Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Roberts Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Roberts Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Roberts Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Roberts Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fairfax County Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lee Chapel Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lee Chapel Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Ox Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.1 mi · 29 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Hundred Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  17. 17

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  19. 19

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    138 m · 18 sec · West Washington Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kings Park West 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.9 mi · 41%
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 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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
149.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 42m from Kings Park West
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kings Park West and Mostly Cloudy near Suffolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kings Park West to Suffolk?

The road trip is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Kings Park West and 90.2 miles from Suffolk.

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

The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.90 one way or $53.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kings Park West and Mostly Cloudy 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 7.6 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 6.1 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 6 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 6 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 Kings Park West and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 149.27 mi (240.23 km).

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#1 Kings Park West

This Fairfax County community is situated in Northern Virginia, approximately 20 miles west of Washington, D.

Population0
Coordinates38.8144300, -77.2958200
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Suffolk

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.29648, 38.814174)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.5 gal
24.62 L · about $26.90
Round trip
$53.79
13 gal · 49.24 L
Estimated CO2
57.8 kg one way
Round trip: 115.5 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $26.90 $53.79
Mid-grade $4.63 $30.11 $60.22
Premium $5.01 $32.58 $65.17
Diesel $6.21 $40.38 $80.76

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kings Park West and Suffolk. The current time is 17:24:20.

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.