How far is Suffolk, VA from Ashburn, VA?

The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Ashburn, VA is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.95 mi
03h 48m
Flight
167.37 mi
269.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.37 mi
Kilometers
269.36 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.95 mi
Kilometers
328.23 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashburn
Sat, Apr 18, 1:57 PM EDT
Return by in Suffolk
Sat, Apr 18, 5:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suffolk
2026-04-18T10:08
Arrive Ashburn
Sat, Apr 18, 1:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in 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 Suffolk
104.1 mi
01h 54m
To Ashburn
99.8 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph SE
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and Ashburn.

  1. 1

    Start on South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 11 sec · South Saratoga Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    138 m · 17 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pruden Boulevard

    112 m · 9 sec · Pruden Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Godwin Boulevard

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Benns Church Boulevard

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Colonial Trail East

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rolfe Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  10. 10

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Randolph Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Hundred Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    26.3 mi · 28 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North: Manassas

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    13.9 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1653 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Prince William Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Prince William Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on Liberia Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Liberia Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Centreville Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Centreville Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Sully Road

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Sully Road

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight left toward VA 625 West: Waxpool Road, Ashburn

    1.2 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Waxpool Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Waxpool Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Farmwell Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Farmwell Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Ashburn Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Ashburn Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ashburn Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
69.3 mi · 34%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
26.3 mi · 13%
Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 mi · 8%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 7%
Dumfries Road
14.2 mi · 7%
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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
167.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 54m from Suffolk
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Suffolk and Mostly Clear near Ashburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to Ashburn?

The road trip is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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 104.1 miles from Suffolk and 99.8 miles from Ashburn.

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

The direct path is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Suffolk and Mostly Clear near Ashburn.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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 Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 11.5 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 12.3 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 12.2 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 12.2 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 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 Suffolk and Ashburn. Straight-line distance: 167.37 mi (269.36 km).

Suffolk

#1 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ashburn

Ashburn is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0437200, -77.4874900
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)
End: Ashburn Road (-77.487437, 39.043717)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.2 gal
27.24 L · about $28.52
Round trip
$57.04
14.4 gal · 54.48 L
Estimated CO2
64 kg one way
Round trip: 128 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.52 $57.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.89 $63.78
Premium $4.78 $34.40 $68.80
Diesel $5.62 $40.49 $80.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Suffolk and Ashburn. The current time is 10:08:57.

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.