How far is Montrose, VA from Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Montrose, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.3 mi
01h 36m
Flight
70.05 mi
112.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.05 mi
Kilometers
112.74 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.3 mi
Kilometers
132.45 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Tue, Nov 10, 5:40 AM EST
Return by in Montrose
Tue, Nov 10, 7:17 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montrose
2026-11-10T04:03
Arrive Suffolk
Tue, Nov 10, 5:40 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montrose
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Surry
VA

Town in Virginia

From Montrose
43.4 mi
00h 48m
To Suffolk
38.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Carlisle Avenue

    86 m · 14 sec · Carlisle Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brittles Lane

    730 ft · 17 sec · Brittles Lane

  3. 3

    Continue on Charles City Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Charles City Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Laburnum Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Laburnum Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Darbytown Road

    3207 ft · 1 min · Darbytown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Strath Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Strath Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto New Market Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Market Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South: Rocky Mount North Carolina

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Hundred Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  13. 13

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  15. 15

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    138 m · 18 sec · West Washington Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 18%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 16%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 15%
Colonial Trail East
9.84 mi · 12%
Godwin Boulevard
8.85 mi · 11%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6.62 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

James River Drive

Continue on James River Drive

14.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Surry
00h 48m from Montrose
Leave By
3:16 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montrose and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Suffolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Surry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Montrose and 38.9 miles from Suffolk.

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

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montrose and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Suffolk.

Stop Ideas Near Surry

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Surry, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

19 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

37 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Petersburg station

54 mi away
3516 South Street
BUS

Norfolk

58 mi away
215 W York Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montrose and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 70.05 mi (112.74 km).

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#1 Montrose

Montrose is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.5207000, -77.3783100
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Suffolk

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Carlisle Avenue (-77.3783, 37.520432)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.99 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.39
5.8 gal · 21.98 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $11.20 $22.39
Mid-grade $4.35 $12.62 $25.24
Premium $4.77 $13.83 $27.66
Diesel $6.16 $17.86 $35.71

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Montrose and Suffolk. The current time is 04:03:05.

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.