How far is Suffolk, VA from Baileys Crossroads, VA?

The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA is about 192 miles (309 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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
192.01 mi
03h 52m
Flight
149.6 mi
240.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.6 mi
Kilometers
240.76 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.01 mi
Kilometers
309.01 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baileys Crossroads
Fri, Apr 17, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in Suffolk
Fri, Apr 17, 8:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suffolk
2026-04-17T00:57
Arrive Baileys Crossroads
Fri, Apr 17, 4:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Suffolk
96.1 mi
01h 56m
To Baileys Crossroads
95.9 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and Baileys Crossroads.

  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

    35 mi · 41 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Seminary Road

    1412 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Seminary Road

    635 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1161 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Seminary Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Seminary Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Seminary Road

    2426 ft · 1 min · Seminary Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Carlin Springs Road

    532 ft · 13 sec · Carlin Springs Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Leesburg Pike

    1746 ft · 44 sec · Leesburg Pike

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto VA 244 West: Columbia Pike, Annandale

    713 ft · 26 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Columbia Pike

    70 m · 6 sec · Columbia Pike

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Pike

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
85.7 mi · 45%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
26.3 mi · 14%
Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 mi · 8%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 8%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 7%
Colonial Trail East
9.86 mi · 5%
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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
149.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 56m from Suffolk
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Suffolk and Chance Rain Showers near Baileys Crossroads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to Baileys Crossroads?

The road trip is about 192 miles (309 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Suffolk and 95.9 miles from Baileys Crossroads.

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

The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.86 one way or $53.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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 Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.7 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 7 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 6.9 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 6.9 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 Mechanicsville.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Baileys Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 149.6 mi (240.76 km).

Suffolk

#1 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Baileys Crossroads

#2 Baileys Crossroads

Census designated place

Population23,643
Coordinates38.8503900, -77.1297000
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Suffolk (-76.58496, 36.72836)
End: Baileys Crossroads (-77.1297, 38.85039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.78 gal
25.65 L · about $26.86
Round trip
$53.71
13.56 gal · 51.3 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.5 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.86 $53.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.03 $60.06
Premium $4.78 $32.39 $64.79
Diesel $5.62 $38.13 $76.26

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 Suffolk and Baileys Crossroads. The current time is 00:57:30.

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.