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

The driving distance from South Suffolk, VA to Winchester, VA is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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
226.65 mi
04h 53m
Flight
190.87 mi
307.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.87 mi
Kilometers
307.18 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.65 mi
Kilometers
364.75 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchester
Tue, May 19, 1:08 PM EDT
Return by in South Suffolk
Tue, May 19, 6:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Suffolk
2026-05-19T08:14
Arrive Winchester
Tue, May 19, 1:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From South Suffolk
113.3 mi
02h 26m
To Winchester
113.3 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
95°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Winchester Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Winchester Road

  26. 26

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: Delaplane, Paris

    8.1 mi · 14 min

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John Singleton Mosby Highway

    8.9 mi · 13 min · John Singleton Mosby Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on John Mosby Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · John Mosby Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Millwood Pike

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Millwood Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on Millwood Avenue

    832 ft · 20 sec · Millwood Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Millwood Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Millwood Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Kent Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · South Kent Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Boscawen Street

    130 m · 18 sec · East Boscawen Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North Cameron Street

    742 ft · 25 sec · North Cameron Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cameron Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
49.7 mi · 22%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
26.3 mi · 12%
Warrenton Road
22.9 mi · 10%
Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 mi · 7%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 6%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 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
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
190.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
02h 26m from South Suffolk
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Suffolk and Mostly Sunny near Winchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from South Suffolk and 113.3 miles from Winchester.

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

The direct path is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.69 one way or $63.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Suffolk and Mostly Sunny near Winchester.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Suffolk and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 190.87 mi (307.18 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
Winchester

#2 Winchester

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population27,700
Coordinates39.1856600, -78.1633300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: South Suffolk (-76.59023, 36.71709)
End: Winchester (-78.16333, 39.18566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8 gal
30.27 L · about $31.69
Round trip
$63.38
16 gal · 60.54 L
Estimated CO2
71.1 kg one way
Round trip: 142.2 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.69 $63.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.43 $70.86
Premium $4.78 $38.22 $76.45
Diesel $5.62 $44.99 $89.98

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Suffolk and Winchester. The current time is 08:14:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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