How far is South Suffolk, VA from Fredericksburg, VA?

The driving distance from South Suffolk, VA to Fredericksburg, VA is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.89 mi
03h 02m
Flight
119.51 mi
192.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.51 mi
Kilometers
192.34 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.89 mi
Kilometers
239.62 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredericksburg
Mon, Jun 1, 7:20 PM EDT
Return by in South Suffolk
Mon, Jun 1, 10:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Suffolk
2026-06-01T16:18
Arrive Fredericksburg
Mon, Jun 1, 7:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 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
Hopewell
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From South Suffolk
74.5 mi
01h 31m
To Fredericksburg
74.4 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
79°F
Monday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Suffolk and Fredericksburg.

  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

    44.1 mi · 48 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 3 East: Fredericskburg

    2334 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Plank Road

    2665 ft · 1 min · Plank Road

  19. 19

    Continue on William Street

    3238 ft · 1 min · William Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto William Street

    591 ft · 22 sec · William Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Hanover Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hanover Street

  22. 22

    Continue on George Street

    1082 ft · 37 sec · George Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Prince Edward Street

    122 m · 15 sec · Prince Edward Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto William Street

    660 ft · 27 sec · William Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Princess Anne Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Princess Anne Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Princess Anne Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
46.4 mi · 31%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
26.3 mi · 18%
Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 mi · 11%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 10%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 9%
Colonial Trail East
9.86 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight right

44.1 mi · 00h 48m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
119.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopewell
01h 31m from South Suffolk
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Suffolk and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Fredericksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Suffolk to Fredericksburg?

The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Hopewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from South Suffolk and 74.4 miles from Fredericksburg.

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

The direct path is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.80 one way or $41.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Suffolk and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Fredericksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Hopewell

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 Hopewell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13 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 13.1 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 13.1 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 Hopewell.

RAIL

Petersburg station

14 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

28 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

39 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Suffolk and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 119.51 mi (192.34 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
Fredericksburg

#2 Fredericksburg

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population29,492
Coordinates38.3031800, -77.4605400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: South Suffolk (-76.59023, 36.71709)
End: Fredericksburg (-77.46054, 38.30318)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.89 L · about $20.80
Round trip
$41.59
10.5 gal · 39.78 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.80 $41.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.25 $46.50
Premium $4.78 $25.08 $50.17
Diesel $5.62 $29.53 $59.05

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between South Suffolk and Fredericksburg. The current time is 16:18:00.

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.