How far is Massanetta Springs, VA from Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Massanetta Springs, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
204.21 mi
03h 30m
Flight
168.87 mi
271.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.87 mi
Kilometers
271.77 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.21 mi
Kilometers
328.64 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Sat, Nov 7, 3:36 AM EST
Return by in Massanetta Springs
Sat, Nov 7, 7:06 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Massanetta Springs
2026-11-07T00:06
Arrive Suffolk
Sat, Nov 7, 3:36 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:00 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Massanetta Springs
9:00 PM EST
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
Tuckahoe
VA

Village in Westchester County, New York

From Massanetta Springs
101.6 mi
01h 45m
To Suffolk
102.6 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 17 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Massanetta Springs and Suffolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Hudson Circle

    80 m · 14 sec · Hudson Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Woodland Drive

    66 m · 11 sec · Woodland Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Massanetta Springs Road

    2979 ft · 1 min · Massanetta Springs Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spotswood Trail

    26.8 mi · 35 min · Spotswood Trail

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Stanardsville By-Pass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Stanardsville By-Pass

  6. 6

    Continue on Spotswood Trail

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spotswood Trail

    51 m · 3 sec · Spotswood Trail

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Spotswood Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    813 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    22 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Martinsburg Avenue

    2056 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    11 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left

    2073 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    53 mi · 1 hr

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 19 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West Hundred Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · West Hundred Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  20. 20

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  22. 22

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  25. 25

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    138 m · 18 sec · West Washington Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Massanetta Springs 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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Madison Highway
64.3 mi · 32%
Spotswood Trail
44 mi · 22%
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
14.6 mi · 7%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 7%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 7%
Old Stage Highway
12 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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
168.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuckahoe
01h 45m from Massanetta Springs
Leave By
10:00 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Massanetta Springs and Sunny near Suffolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Massanetta Springs to Suffolk?

The road trip is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Tuckahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.6 miles from Massanetta Springs and 102.6 miles from Suffolk.

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

The direct path is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.24 one way or $56.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Massanetta Springs and Sunny near Suffolk.

Stop Ideas Near Tuckahoe

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 Tuckahoe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 8.1 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 10.7 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 10.6 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 10.6 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 Tuckahoe.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

13 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

20 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

40 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Massanetta Springs and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 168.87 mi (271.77 km).

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#1 Massanetta Springs

Massanetta Springs is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.4004000, -78.8341900
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Suffolk

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson Circle (-78.833845, 38.400674)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.28 L · about $28.24
Round trip
$56.48
14.42 gal · 54.56 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $28.24 $56.48
Mid-grade $4.41 $31.82 $63.65
Premium $4.82 $34.76 $69.52
Diesel $6.20 $44.67 $89.35

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 Massanetta Springs and Suffolk. The current time is 00:06:40.

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.