How far is Salem, VA from South Suffolk, VA?
The driving distance from Salem, VA to South Suffolk, VA is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
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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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and South Suffolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and South Suffolk.
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Start on North College Avenue
12 m · 9 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
617 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Thompson Memorial Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Thompson Memorial Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 81 North: Lexington
1154 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Cloverdale
1207 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lee Highway
149 m · 36 sec · Lee Highway
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Continue on Lee Highway
566 ft · 14 sec · Lee Highway
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Turn right onto Cloverdale Road
5 mi · 7 min · Cloverdale Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Challenger Avenue Northeast
1608 ft · 35 sec · Challenger Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard
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Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Blue Ridge Avenue
2951 ft · 42 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East
89 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Keep slight right
42.9 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 95 North, US 460 East: Petersburg, Norfolk
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount NC, Norfolk
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 629: Rives Road
1236 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Rives Road
2 mi · 4 min · Rives Road
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Turn sharp right onto County Drive
9.5 mi · 14 min · County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on North County Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · North County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on North County Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · North County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
2 mi · 3 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on Mahone Highway
620 ft · 10 sec · Mahone Highway
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Continue on General Mahone Boulevard
8.4 mi · 12 min · General Mahone Boulevard
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Continue on Windsor Boulevard
9.9 mi · 15 min · Windsor Boulevard
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Continue on Pruden Boulevard
5.1 mi · 9 min · Pruden Boulevard
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Continue on Pruden Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pruden Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Carolina Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Carolina Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carolina Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and South 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.
US 460 East
Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East
89 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Chance Rain Showers near South Suffolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to South Suffolk?
The road trip is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Farmville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Salem and 120.4 miles from South Suffolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.94 one way or $65.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Salem and Chance Rain Showers near South Suffolk.
Stop Ideas Near Farmville
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 Farmville.
Kemper Street station
Charlottesville Union Station
Petersburg station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and South Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 195.25 mi (314.23 km).
#1 Salem
Salem is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.2934700, -80.0547600 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Suffolk
A census-designated place in Suffolk County, Virginia.
| Population | 80,690 |
| Coordinates | 36.7170900, -76.5902300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carolina Road (-76.590122, 36.717084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $3.92 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $37.12 | $74.24 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $40.54 | $81.09 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $52.11 | $104.22 |
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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