How far is Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA from Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.28 mi
02h 19m
Flight
115.47 mi
185.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.47 mi
Kilometers
185.83 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.28 mi
Kilometers
220.93 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Sun, Apr 19, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Spotsylvania Courthouse
Sun, Apr 19, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spotsylvania Courthouse
2026-04-19T04:46
Arrive Suffolk
Sun, Apr 19, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spotsylvania Courthouse
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hopewell
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Spotsylvania Courthouse
71.5 mi
01h 09m
To Suffolk
65.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spotsylvania Courthouse and Suffolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spotsylvania Courthouse and Suffolk.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Courthouse Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Courthouse Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Morris Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Morris Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mudd Tavern Road

    1895 ft · 48 sec · Mudd Tavern Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mudd Tavern Road

    49 m · 3 sec · Mudd Tavern Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Mudd Tavern Road

    1235 ft · 36 sec · Mudd Tavern Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Richmond

    1407 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.1 mi · 29 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Hundred Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  14. 14

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    138 m · 18 sec · West Washington Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spotsylvania Courthouse and Suffolk.

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
32.8 mi · 24%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.1 mi · 20%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 11%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 10%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 9%
Colonial Trail East
9.84 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

32.5 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopewell
01h 09m from Spotsylvania Courthouse
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Spotsylvania Courthouse and Rain Showers Likely near Suffolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spotsylvania Courthouse to Suffolk?

The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Hopewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Spotsylvania Courthouse and 65.7 miles from Suffolk.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.17 one way or $38.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Spotsylvania Courthouse and Rain Showers Likely near Suffolk.

Stop Ideas Near Hopewell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hopewell, 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 Hopewell.

RAIL

Petersburg station

14 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

28 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

39 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spotsylvania Courthouse and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 115.47 mi (185.83 km).

Spotsylvania Courthouse

#1 Spotsylvania Courthouse

Census designated place

Population4,239
Coordinates38.1979100, -77.5877700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Suffolk

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.587792, 38.198127)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.34 L · about $19.17
Round trip
$38.34
9.68 gal · 36.68 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.17 $38.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.78 $23.13 $46.25
Diesel $5.62 $27.22 $54.44

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Spotsylvania Courthouse and Suffolk. The current time is 04:46:34.

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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.