How far is Mount Hermon, VA from Suffolk, VA?
The driving distance from Mount Hermon, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.2 miles (253 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Hermon and Suffolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Hermon and Suffolk.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Franklin Turnpike
5.6 mi · 10 min · Franklin Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South
1988 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Danville Expressway
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Take the exit right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
864 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on South Boston Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road
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Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway
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Continue on Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road
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Continue on Bill Tuck Highway
18.8 mi · 24 min · Bill Tuck Highway
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Continue on Clarksville Bypass
3.6 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass
19.2 mi · 25 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Continue on Highway 1
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 1
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Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass
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Continue on East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street
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Continue on Highway 58
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 58
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Continue on Piney Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road
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Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
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Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive
6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive
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Continue on West Atlantic Street
5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street
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Continue on Southampton Parkway
50.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Southampton Parkway
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Continue on Holland Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Holland Road
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Continue on West Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Saratoga Street
50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Hermon and Suffolk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southampton Parkway
Continue on Southampton Parkway
50.4 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mount Hermon 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 Mount Hermon to Suffolk?
The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Brodnax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Mount Hermon and 88.9 miles from Suffolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.2 miles (253 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 10:38 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.11 one way or $48.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Hermon and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Suffolk.
Stop Ideas Near Brodnax
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brodnax.
Petersburg station
Rocky Mount
Richmond Main Street Station
Wilson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Hermon and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 157.2 mi (252.99 km).
#1 Mount Hermon
Mount Hermon is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.6784700, -79.4222500 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Suffolk
The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.
| Population | 93,913 |
| Coordinates | 36.7283600, -76.5849600 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.85 | $24.11 | $48.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $27.10 | $54.20 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $29.75 | $59.50 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $38.52 | $77.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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