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

The driving distance from South Suffolk, VA to Warrenton, VA is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.9 miles (246 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.63 mi
03h 50m
Flight
152.85 mi
245.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.85 mi
Kilometers
245.99 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.63 mi
Kilometers
295.52 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warrenton
Thu, Oct 15, 10:20 PM EDT
Return by in South Suffolk
Fri, Oct 16, 2:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Suffolk
2026-10-15T18:29
Arrive Warrenton
Thu, Oct 15, 10:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Suffolk
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Highland Springs
VA

Census designated place

From South Suffolk
91.8 mi
01h 55m
To Warrenton
91.8 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 17 Business: Falmouth

    1635 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Warrenton Road

    22.9 mi · 33 min · Warrenton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Marsh Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marsh Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto James Madison Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · James Madison Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    842 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Madison Highway

    83 m · 5 sec · James Madison Highway

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto James Madison Highway

    859 ft · 15 sec · James Madison Highway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward James Madison Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · James Madison Highway

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto James Madison Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · James Madison Highway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Falmouth Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Falmouth Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Falmouth Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Lee Street

    2178 ft · 1 min · East Lee Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Culpeper Street

    119 m · 11 sec · Culpeper Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Culpeper Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
49.7 mi · 27%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
26.3 mi · 14%
Warrenton Road
22.9 mi · 12%
Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 mi · 9%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 8%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 7%
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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
152.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Springs
01h 55m from South Suffolk
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving South Suffolk and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Warrenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from South Suffolk and 91.8 miles from Warrenton.

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

The direct path is about 152.9 miles (246 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.81 one way or $53.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around South Suffolk and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Warrenton.

Stop Ideas Near Highland Springs

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 Highland Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 8.6 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 6.4 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 6.4 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 6.4 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 Highland Springs.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

9 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

17 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

27 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Suffolk and Warrenton. Straight-line distance: 152.85 mi (245.99 km).

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#1 South Suffolk

A census-designated place in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population80,690
Coordinates36.7170900, -76.5902300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Warrenton

#2 Warrenton

Town in Virginia, United States

Population9,982
Coordinates38.7134500, -77.7952700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: South Suffolk (-76.59023, 36.71709)
End: Warrenton (-77.79527, 38.71345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.48 gal
24.53 L · about $26.81
Round trip
$53.63
12.96 gal · 49.06 L
Estimated CO2
57.6 kg one way
Round trip: 115.2 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $26.81 $53.63
Mid-grade $4.63 $30.02 $60.03
Premium $5.01 $32.48 $64.97
Diesel $6.21 $40.25 $80.51

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Suffolk and Warrenton. The current time is 18:29:30.

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.