How far is South Suffolk, VA from Bon Air, VA?
The driving distance from South Suffolk, VA to Bon Air, VA is about 94.4 miles (152 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Suffolk and Bon Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Suffolk and Bon Air.
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Start on Carolina Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Carolina Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Pruden Boulevard
112 m · 9 sec · Pruden Boulevard
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Turn right onto Godwin Boulevard
8.9 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard
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Continue on Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 mi · 22 min · Benns Church Boulevard
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Continue on Colonial Trail East
9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
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Turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway
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Turn right onto Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
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Continue on James River Drive
14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
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Continue on East Randolph Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Randolph Road
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Continue on East Hundred Road
6.6 mi · 9 min · East Hundred Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Richmond
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
5.8 mi · 7 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 150 North: Chippenham Parkway
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pocahontas Parkway
1203 ft · 17 sec · Pocahontas Parkway
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Continue on Chippenham Parkway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Chippenham Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 686: Jahnke Road
1423 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Jahnke Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jahnke Road
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Turn sharp right onto Buford Road
3007 ft · 1 min · Buford Road
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Turn left onto Rockaway Road
4 m · 1 sec · Rockaway Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockaway Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Suffolk and Bon Air.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Benns Church Boulevard
Continue on Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving South Suffolk and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bon Air.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Suffolk to Bon Air?
The road trip is about 94.4 miles (152 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from South Suffolk and 47.2 miles from Bon Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.19 one way or $26.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Suffolk and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bon Air.
Stop Ideas Near Claremont
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 Claremont.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Petersburg station
Newport News station
Richmond Main Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Suffolk and Bon Air. Straight-line distance: 77.17 mi (124.2 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 Bon Air
Bon Air is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5248700, -77.5577700 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bon Air (-77.55777, 37.52487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.19 | $26.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
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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