How far is South Suffolk, VA from Lynchburg, VA?
The driving distance from South Suffolk, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Suffolk and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Suffolk and Lynchburg.
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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
6.2 mi · 10 min · Pruden Boulevard
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Continue on Windsor Boulevard
9.9 mi · 15 min · Windsor Boulevard
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Continue on General Mahone Boulevard
8.4 mi · 12 min · General Mahone Boulevard
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Continue on Mahone Highway
620 ft · 10 sec · Mahone Highway
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
2 mi · 3 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on South County Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · South County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on South County Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · South County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on County Drive
9.5 mi · 14 min · County Drive
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Turn left onto Rives Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Rives Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone
3098 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
6 mi · 7 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
1060 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Airport Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street
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Continue on New Cox Road
23 mi · 27 min · New Cox Road
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Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway
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Continue on East Colonial Trail Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · East Colonial Trail Road
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Continue on East Colonial Trail
7.5 mi · 11 min · East Colonial Trail
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Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Colonial Trail Highway
11.6 mi · 15 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
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Keep slight left
29.2 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway
18.6 mi · 23 min · Richmond Highway
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Turn right onto Concord Turnpike
2.9 mi · 7 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Washington Street
796 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1314 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 11th Street
99 m · 13 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
111 m · 15 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Suffolk and Lynchburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Colonial Trail Highway
Keep slight left
29.2 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Suffolk and Mostly Sunny near Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Suffolk to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Blackstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from South Suffolk and 92.1 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.99 one way or $49.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Suffolk and Mostly Sunny near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Blackstone
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 Blackstone.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Suffolk and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 148.7 mi (239.31 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 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: 10th Street (-79.142183, 37.413677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $24.99 | $49.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.95 | $55.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.15 | $60.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.49 | $70.97 |
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 · May 30, 2026
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