How far is South Suffolk, VA from Blacksburg, VA?
The driving distance from South Suffolk, VA to Blacksburg, VA is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214 miles (344.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Suffolk and Blacksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Suffolk and Blacksburg.
-
1
Start on Carolina Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Carolina Road
-
2
Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
-
3
Continue on Pruden Boulevard
6.2 mi · 10 min · Pruden Boulevard
-
4
Continue on Windsor Boulevard
9.9 mi · 15 min · Windsor Boulevard
-
5
Continue on General Mahone Boulevard
8.4 mi · 12 min · General Mahone Boulevard
-
6
Continue on Mahone Highway
620 ft · 10 sec · Mahone Highway
-
7
Continue on General Mahone Highway
2 mi · 3 min · General Mahone Highway
-
8
Continue on South County Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · South County Drive
-
9
Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway
-
10
Continue on South County Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · South County Drive
-
11
Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway
-
12
Continue on County Drive
9.5 mi · 14 min · County Drive
-
13
Turn left onto Rives Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Rives Road
-
14
Take the ramp right toward I 95 North
1152 ft · 28 sec
-
15
Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone
3098 ft · 1 min
-
17
Merge slight right onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
6 mi · 7 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
1060 ft · 26 sec
-
19
Continue on Airport Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street
-
20
Continue on New Cox Road
23 mi · 27 min · New Cox Road
-
21
Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway
-
22
Continue on East Colonial Trail Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · East Colonial Trail Road
-
23
Continue on East Colonial Trail
7.5 mi · 11 min · East Colonial Trail
-
24
Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
-
25
Keep slight right to continue on West Colonial Trail Highway
11.6 mi · 15 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
-
26
Keep slight left
29.2 mi · 35 min
-
27
Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway
31.1 mi · 38 min · Richmond Highway
-
28
Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
16 mi · 21 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
-
29
Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
-
30
Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard
-
31
Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast
1500 ft · 33 sec · Challenger Avenue Northeast
-
32
Turn right onto Cloverdale Road
5 mi · 7 min · Cloverdale Road
-
33
Continue on Roanoke Road
990 ft · 13 sec · Roanoke Road
-
34
Take the exit slight right
917 ft · 22 sec
-
35
Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 37 min
-
36
Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 460: Christiansburg, Blacksburg
2268 ft · 55 sec
-
37
Keep slight right to continue on US 11, US 460 East, US 460 Business: Christiansburg, Shawsville
1698 ft · 41 sec
-
38
Turn slight right
73 m · 7 sec
-
39
Turn straight onto Roanoke Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Roanoke Street
-
40
Take the ramp slight right toward US 460 West
1456 ft · 36 sec
-
41
Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
-
42
Take the exit slight right toward US 460 Business: Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Smart Road
781 ft · 19 sec
-
43
Keep slight left to continue on US 460 Business West: Blacksburg, South Main Street
3029 ft · 1 min
-
44
Turn straight onto South Main Street
2.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
-
45
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Suffolk and Blacksburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Roanoke Road
Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 00h 37m
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 South Suffolk and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Blacksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Suffolk to Blacksburg?
The road trip is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Hampden Sydney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.8 miles from South Suffolk and 133 miles from Blacksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214 miles (344.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 5:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.15 one way or $74.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Suffolk and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Blacksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Hampden Sydney
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 Hampden Sydney.
Kemper Street station
Charlottesville Union Station
Petersburg station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Suffolk and Blacksburg. Straight-line distance: 214 mi (344.4 km).
#1 South Suffolk
A census-designated place in Suffolk County, Virginia.
| Population | 80,690 |
| Coordinates | 36.7170900, -76.5902300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blacksburg
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 44,215 |
| Coordinates | 37.2295700, -80.4139400 |
| Altitude | 633 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blacksburg (-80.41394, 37.22957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $37.15 | $74.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $41.54 | $83.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.82 | $89.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $52.75 | $105.51 |
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 · Apr 17, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.