How far is Salem, VA from Suffolk, VA?
The driving distance from Salem, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Suffolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Suffolk.
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Start on the route
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 26 min
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Turn left
1391 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spotswood Trail
13.4 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail
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Turn straight onto Stanardsville By-Pass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Stanardsville By-Pass
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Continue on Spotswood Trail
11.7 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spotswood Trail
51 m · 3 sec · Spotswood Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail
5.4 mi · 8 min · Spotswood Trail
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Continue on North Main Street
813 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
22 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Martinsburg Avenue
2056 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue
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Continue on James Madison Highway
11 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway
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Take the ramp slight left
2073 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
53 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
14.6 mi · 19 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on West Hundred Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · West 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 Salem and Suffolk.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Salem and Mostly Sunny near Suffolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Suffolk?
The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 104.3 miles from Salem and 105.3 miles from Suffolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.27 one way or $58.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salem and Mostly Sunny near Suffolk.
Stop Ideas Near Wyndham
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 Wyndham.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 170.41 mi (274.25 km).
#1 Salem
City in Page County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 25,340 |
| Coordinates | 38.6442900, -78.5477900 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $29.27 | $58.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.73 | $65.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.31 | $70.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.56 | $83.12 |
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 · May 30, 2026
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