How far is Luray, VA from Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Luray, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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
208.23 mi
03h 41m
Flight
168.55 mi
271.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.55 mi
Kilometers
271.26 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.23 mi
Kilometers
335.11 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Return by in Luray
Thu, Apr 23, 9:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Luray
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Suffolk
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Luray
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
Wyndham
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Luray
106.9 mi
01h 50m
To Suffolk
101.3 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Northcott Drive

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto Northcott Drive

    609 ft · 16 sec · Northcott Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1391 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Spotswood Trail

    13.4 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Stanardsville By-Pass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Stanardsville By-Pass

  9. 9

    Continue on Spotswood Trail

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spotswood Trail

    51 m · 3 sec · Spotswood Trail

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Spotswood Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    813 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    22 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Martinsburg Avenue

    2056 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    11 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left

    2073 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    53 mi · 1 hr

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 19 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on West Hundred Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · West Hundred Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  23. 23

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  25. 25

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  28. 28

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    138 m · 18 sec · West Washington Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Luray and 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
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Madison Highway
64.3 mi · 31%
Spotswood Trail
30.5 mi · 15%
Northcott Drive
17.2 mi · 8%
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
14.6 mi · 7%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 7%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

James Madison Highway

Merge slight left

53 mi · 01h 00m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
168.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyndham
01h 50m from Luray
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Luray and Sunny near Suffolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Luray to Suffolk?

The road trip is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Wyndham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Luray and 101.3 miles from Suffolk.

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

The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Luray and Sunny near Suffolk.

Stop Ideas Near Wyndham

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 Wyndham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 13.2 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Chesterfield County

Bon Air , VA
Bon Air, VA 23235
City Hall,Government

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Ashland

13 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

14 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

24 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

53 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Luray and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 168.55 mi (271.26 km).

Luray

#1 Luray

Town of Virginia, United States

Population4,849
Coordinates38.6654000, -78.4594500
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Suffolk

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-78.459447, 38.665514)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.81 L · about $29.11
Round trip
$58.23
14.7 gal · 55.62 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.11 $58.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.55 $65.11
Premium $4.78 $35.12 $70.24
Diesel $5.62 $41.34 $82.67

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Luray and Suffolk. The current time is 02:18:47.

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.