How far is South Suffolk, VA from Petersburg, VA?
The driving distance from South Suffolk, VA to Petersburg, VA is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Surry County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Suffolk and Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Suffolk and Petersburg.
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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
13.3 mi · 22 min · County Drive
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Take the exit slight right
3045 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto South Crater Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Crater Road
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
3068 ft · 57 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Suffolk and Petersburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Drive
Continue on County Drive
13.3 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain leaving South Suffolk and Rain near Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Suffolk to Petersburg?
The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dendron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from South Suffolk and 30 miles from Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around South Suffolk and Rain near Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Dendron
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 Dendron.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Petersburg station
Norfolk
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Suffolk and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 57.04 mi (91.79 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 Petersburg
Petersburg is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.2279300, -77.4019300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Petersburg (-77.40193, 37.22793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $4.12 | $8.74 | $17.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $10.59 | $21.19 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $13.16 | $26.33 |
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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