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

The driving distance from South Suffolk, VA to Montclair, VA is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.11 mi
03h 27m
Flight
137.12 mi
220.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.12 mi
Kilometers
220.68 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.11 mi
Kilometers
276.98 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montclair
Tue, Nov 10, 9:27 AM EST
Return by in South Suffolk
Tue, Nov 10, 12:55 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Suffolk
2026-11-10T06:00
Arrive Montclair
Tue, Nov 10, 9:27 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EST

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Windsor
VA

Town in southeastern Virginia, United States

From South Suffolk
86.1 mi
01h 43m
To Montclair
86.1 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 8 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North: Manassas

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Dumfries Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Country Club Drive

    671 ft · 25 sec · Country Club Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Waterway Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Waterway Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Fallstone Place

    677 ft · 30 sec · Fallstone Place

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fallstone Place

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
69.3 mi · 40%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
26.3 mi · 15%
Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 mi · 9%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 9%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 8%
Colonial Trail East
9.86 mi · 6%
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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
137.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 43m from South Suffolk
Leave By
10:04 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving South Suffolk and Sunny near Montclair.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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 86.1 miles from South Suffolk and 86.1 miles from Montclair.

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

The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 10:04 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around South Suffolk and Sunny near Montclair.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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 Windsor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 11.8 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 Windsor.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

27 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

37 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Suffolk and Montclair. Straight-line distance: 137.12 mi (220.68 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 South Suffolk

A census-designated place in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population80,690
Coordinates36.7170900, -76.5902300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
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#2 Montclair

Montclair is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.6109500, -77.3397100
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: South Suffolk (-76.59023, 36.71709)
End: Montclair (-77.33971, 38.61095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.99 L · about $23.44
Round trip
$46.87
12.14 gal · 45.98 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $23.44 $46.87
Mid-grade $4.35 $26.41 $52.82
Premium $4.77 $28.95 $57.90
Diesel $6.16 $37.37 $74.75

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between South Suffolk and Montclair. The current time is 06:00:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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