How far is Shenandoah Farms, VA from Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Shenandoah Farms, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.27 mi
03h 51m
Flight
175.64 mi
282.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.64 mi
Kilometers
282.67 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.27 mi
Kilometers
341.62 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Sun, Nov 8, 2:25 PM EST
Return by in Shenandoah Farms
Sun, Nov 8, 6:17 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shenandoah Farms
2026-11-08T10:33
Arrive Suffolk
Sun, Nov 8, 2:25 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shenandoah Farms
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Shenandoah Farms
108.7 mi
01h 56m
To Suffolk
103.5 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shenandoah Farms and Suffolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Howellsville Road

    1225 ft · 34 sec · Howellsville Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Howellsville Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Howellsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oregon Hollow Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Oregon Hollow Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dismal Hollow Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Dismal Hollow Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John Marshall Highway

    711 ft · 19 sec · John Marshall Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Apple Mountain Road

    83 m · 5 sec · Apple Mountain Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1745 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Warrenton, Fredericksburg

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    545 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Winchester Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road

  12. 12

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Eastern Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South

    26.8 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

    47.9 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.1 mi · 29 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Hundred Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  22. 22

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  24. 24

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  27. 27

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    138 m · 18 sec · West Washington Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
47.9 mi · 23%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.1 mi · 13%
US 17 South
26.8 mi · 13%
Apple Mountain Road
15.3 mi · 7%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 7%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
175.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 56m from Shenandoah Farms
Leave By
9:16 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Shenandoah Farms and Partly Cloudy near Suffolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shenandoah Farms to Suffolk?

The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 108.7 miles from Shenandoah Farms and 103.5 miles from Suffolk.

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

The direct path is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 9:16 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Shenandoah Farms and Partly Cloudy near Suffolk.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, 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 Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shenandoah Farms and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 175.64 mi (282.67 km).

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#1 Shenandoah Farms

Shenandoah Farms is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9817800, -78.0755500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Suffolk

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Howellsville Road (-78.075955, 38.981867)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.35 L · about $29.15
Round trip
$58.30
14.98 gal · 56.7 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $29.15 $58.30
Mid-grade $4.39 $32.91 $65.82
Premium $4.80 $35.93 $71.86
Diesel $6.18 $46.28 $92.56

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Shenandoah Farms and Suffolk. The current time is 10:33:26.

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.