How far is South Suffolk, VA from Cherry Hill, VA?
The driving distance from South Suffolk, VA to Cherry Hill, VA is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 30m.
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.
Town in southeastern Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Suffolk and Cherry Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Suffolk and Cherry Hill.
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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
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Hundred Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 295 North: Washington
1907 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
26.3 mi · 28 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 South: Dumfries
1927 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dumfries Road
2379 ft · 50 sec · Dumfries Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richmond Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Highway
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Turn right onto River Heritage Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · River Heritage Boulevard
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Turn left onto Potomac Shores Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Potomac Shores Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Thoroughgood Drive
7 m · 1 sec · Thoroughgood Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Thoroughgood Drive
1376 ft · 43 sec · Thoroughgood Drive
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Turn left onto River Heritage Boulevard
120 m · 17 sec · River Heritage Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Heritage Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Suffolk and Cherry Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 00h 50m
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 leaving South Suffolk and Sunny near Cherry Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Suffolk to Cherry Hill?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from South Suffolk and 86.6 miles from Cherry Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 10:00 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.78 one way or $47.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around South Suffolk and Sunny near Cherry Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
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 Windsor.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Petersburg station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Suffolk and Cherry Hill. Straight-line distance: 133.26 mi (214.46 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 Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5698400, -77.2669300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cherry Hill (-77.26693, 38.56984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $3.89 | $23.78 | $47.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $26.85 | $53.69 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $29.31 | $58.62 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $37.75 | $75.51 |
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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