How far is Suffolk, VA from Chamberlayne, VA?

The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Chamberlayne, VA is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.32 mi
02h 06m
Flight
77.51 mi
124.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.51 mi
Kilometers
124.74 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.32 mi
Kilometers
161.45 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chamberlayne
Fri, Apr 17, 4:06 AM EDT
Return by in Suffolk
Fri, Apr 17, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suffolk
2026-04-17T01:59
Arrive Chamberlayne
Fri, Apr 17, 4:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suffolk
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
Claremont
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Suffolk
50.1 mi
01h 03m
To Chamberlayne
50.1 mi
01h 03m

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
88°F
Friday

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 Suffolk and Chamberlayne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.5 mi · 27 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301, VA 2 South: Richmond

    1996 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Chamberlayne Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Chamberlayne Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Wilkinson Road

    1970 ft · 39 sec · Wilkinson Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilkinson Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
25.5 mi · 25%
Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 mi · 16%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 15%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 13%
Colonial Trail East
9.86 mi · 10%
Godwin Boulevard
8.85 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

25.5 mi · 00h 27m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claremont
01h 03m from Suffolk
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Suffolk and 50.1 miles from Chamberlayne.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.02 one way or $28.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 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 Chamberlayne.

Stop Ideas Near Claremont

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

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

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

23 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Newport News station

51 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

53 mi away
1500 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Chamberlayne. Straight-line distance: 77.51 mi (124.74 km).

Suffolk

#1 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Chamberlayne

#2 Chamberlayne

Census designated place

Population5,456
Coordinates37.6265300, -77.4285900
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Suffolk (-76.58496, 36.72836)
End: Chamberlayne (-77.42859, 37.62653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.4 L · about $14.02
Round trip
$28.04
7.08 gal · 26.8 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.02 $28.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.68 $31.36
Premium $4.78 $16.91 $33.83
Diesel $5.62 $19.91 $39.82

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 Chamberlayne. The current time is 01:59:52.

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.