How far is Petersburg, VA from Suffolk, VA?
The driving distance from Petersburg, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 202.4 miles (325.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Flight Distance
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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 33m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Petersburg and Suffolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersburg and Suffolk.
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Start on John Marshall Highway
3 mi · 5 min · John Marshall Highway
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Turn left onto Leeds Manor Road
73 m · 7 sec · Leeds Manor Road
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Take the ramp right toward Washington
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Warrenton, Fredericksburg
1330 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
545 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Winchester Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road
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Continue on James Madison Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass
4.9 mi · 7 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on James Madison Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South
26.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond
47.9 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.1 mi · 29 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Hundred Road
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Continue on West Randolph Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road
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Continue on James River Drive
14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
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Continue on Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway
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Take the exit right
45 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East
9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
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Continue on Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard
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Continue on Godwin Boulevard
8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard
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Continue on Godwin Boulevard
2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard
112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
138 m · 18 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left 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 Petersburg 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.
I 95 South
Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond
47.9 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Petersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Suffolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Petersburg to Suffolk?
The road trip is about 202.4 miles (325.8 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Petersburg and 98.4 miles from Suffolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.28 one way or $56.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Petersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Suffolk.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petersburg and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 170.67 mi (274.66 km).
#1 Petersburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 30,446 |
| Coordinates | 38.9092800, -78.0533300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $3.96 | $28.28 | $56.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.62 | $63.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.11 | $68.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.16 | $80.31 |
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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