How far is South Suffolk, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from South Suffolk, VA to Richmond, VA is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in 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 Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Suffolk and Richmond.
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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
6.6 mi · 9 min · East Hundred Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Richmond
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
12.5 mi · 15 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 195 Toll: Downtown Expressway
1817 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Downtown Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cash Toll, Meadow Street
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
114 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Meadow Street
1107 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto South Meadow Street
3129 ft · 1 min · South Meadow Street
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Turn right onto Monument Avenue
677 ft · 19 sec · Monument Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle
25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Suffolk and Richmond.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Benns Church Boulevard
Continue on Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 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.
Sunny leaving South Suffolk and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Suffolk to Richmond?
The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from South Suffolk and 42 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.36 one way or $24.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Suffolk and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Claremont
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 Claremont.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Petersburg station
Newport News station
Richmond Main Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Suffolk and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 75.09 mi (120.84 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 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.36 | $24.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.91 | $29.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
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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