How far is South Suffolk, VA from Oakton, VA?
The driving distance from South Suffolk, VA to Oakton, VA is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Suffolk and Oakton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Suffolk and Oakton.
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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
26.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge
1400 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge
709 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Gordon Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard
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Continue on Ox Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Ox Road
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Continue on Ox Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Ox Road
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Continue on Chain Bridge Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Chain Bridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chain Bridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Suffolk and Oakton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Sunny leaving South Suffolk and Sunny near Oakton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Suffolk to Oakton?
The road trip is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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 96.9 miles from South Suffolk and 96.8 miles from Oakton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.09 one way or $54.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Suffolk and Sunny near Oakton.
Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville
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 Mechanicsville.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Suffolk and Oakton. Straight-line distance: 154.46 mi (248.58 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 Oakton
Unincorporated community in Virginia
| Population | 34,166 |
| Coordinates | 38.8809500, -77.3008200 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakton (-77.30082, 38.88095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $27.09 | $54.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.29 | $60.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.68 | $65.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.47 | $76.94 |
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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