How far is South Suffolk, VA from Fort Hunt, VA?

The driving distance from South Suffolk, VA to Fort Hunt, VA is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.46 mi
03h 54m
Flight
141.6 mi
227.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.6 mi
Kilometers
227.89 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.46 mi
Kilometers
304.9 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Hunt
Fri, Apr 17, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in South Suffolk
Fri, Apr 17, 7:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Suffolk
2026-04-17T00:10
Arrive Fort Hunt
Fri, Apr 17, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Suffolk
9:00 PM EDT
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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From South Suffolk
94.8 mi
01h 57m
To Fort Hunt
94.7 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Suffolk and Fort Hunt.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Suffolk and Fort Hunt.

  1. 1

    Start on Carolina Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Carolina Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pruden Boulevard

    112 m · 9 sec · Pruden Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Godwin Boulevard

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Benns Church Boulevard

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Colonial Trail East

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rolfe Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  9. 9

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on East Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Randolph Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Hundred Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    26.3 mi · 28 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    27.1 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Fort Belvoir, Mount Vernon, Gunston Hall, Lorton

    2913 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Richmond Highway

    9.7 mi · 16 min · Richmond Highway

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Sherwood Hall Lane

    2300 ft · 58 sec · Sherwood Hall Lane

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Parkers Lane

    2490 ft · 1 min · Parkers Lane

  25. 25

    Continue on Collingwood Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Collingwood Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    76 m · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    67 m · 16 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Suffolk and Fort Hunt.

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
77.8 mi · 41%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
26.3 mi · 14%
Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 mi · 9%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 8%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 7%
Colonial Trail East
9.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
141.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 57m from South Suffolk
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Suffolk and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Hunt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Suffolk to Fort Hunt?

The road trip is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from South Suffolk and 94.7 miles from Fort Hunt.

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

The direct path is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.50 one way or $53.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Suffolk and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Hunt.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.7 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mechanicsville.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Suffolk and Fort Hunt. Straight-line distance: 141.6 mi (227.89 km).

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#1 South Suffolk

A census-designated place in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population80,690
Coordinates36.7170900, -76.5902300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Fort Hunt

#2 Fort Hunt

Census designated place

Population16,045
Coordinates38.7328900, -77.0580300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: South Suffolk (-76.59023, 36.71709)
End: Fort Hunt (-77.05803, 38.73289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.31 L · about $26.50
Round trip
$53.00
13.38 gal · 50.62 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.50 $53.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.63 $59.26
Premium $4.78 $31.96 $63.93
Diesel $5.62 $37.62 $75.25

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

There is no time difference between South Suffolk and Fort Hunt. The current time is 00:10:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.