How far is Stuarts Draft, VA from Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Stuarts Draft, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
193.18 mi
03h 15m
Flight
161.74 mi
260.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.74 mi
Kilometers
260.3 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.18 mi
Kilometers
310.89 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Fri, Apr 17, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in Stuarts Draft
Fri, Apr 17, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stuarts Draft
2026-04-17T00:13
Arrive Suffolk
Fri, Apr 17, 3:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stuarts Draft
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
Tuckahoe
VA

Village in Westchester County, New York

From Stuarts Draft
96.1 mi
01h 37m
To Suffolk
97.1 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stuarts Draft and Suffolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stuarts Draft and Suffolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Cambridge Drive

    42 m · 7 sec · Cambridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Draft Avenue

    1589 ft · 42 sec · Draft Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stuarts Draft Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · Stuarts Draft Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Rosser Avenue

    1691 ft · 32 sec · Rosser Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2390 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    95.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 19 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on West Hundred Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · West Hundred Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  11. 11

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  13. 13

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  16. 16

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    138 m · 18 sec · West Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stuarts Draft 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rosser Avenue
96.1 mi · 50%
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
14.6 mi · 8%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 8%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 7%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 6%
Colonial Trail East
9.84 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Rosser Avenue

Merge slight left

95.3 mi · 01h 46m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
161.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuckahoe
01h 37m from Stuarts Draft
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Stuarts Draft and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Suffolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stuarts Draft to Suffolk?

The road trip is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Tuckahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Stuarts Draft and 97.1 miles from Suffolk.

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

The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.01 one way or $54.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Stuarts Draft and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Suffolk.

Stop Ideas Near Tuckahoe

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 Tuckahoe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 3.3 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 5.5 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 5.4 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 5.4 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 Tuckahoe.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

13 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

20 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

40 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stuarts Draft and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 161.74 mi (260.3 km).

Stuarts Draft

#1 Stuarts Draft

Census designated place

Population9,235
Coordinates38.0301400, -79.0336400
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Suffolk

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge Drive (-79.033668, 38.030335)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.82 gal
25.8 L · about $27.01
Round trip
$54.03
13.64 gal · 51.6 L
Estimated CO2
60.6 kg one way
Round trip: 121.2 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.01 $54.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.21 $60.41
Premium $4.78 $32.59 $65.17
Diesel $5.62 $38.36 $76.71

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Stuarts Draft and Suffolk. The current time is 00:13:31.

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.