How far is Suffolk, VA from Cherry Hill, VA?

The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Cherry Hill, VA is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.44 mi
03h 28m
Flight
132.59 mi
213.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.59 mi
Kilometers
213.38 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.44 mi
Kilometers
277.52 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherry Hill
Sat, Nov 7, 5:21 PM EST
Return by in Suffolk
Sat, Nov 7, 8:50 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suffolk
2026-11-07T13:52
Arrive Cherry Hill
Sat, Nov 7, 5:21 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suffolk
9:00 PM EST
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
Highland Springs
VA

Census designated place

From Suffolk
86.2 mi
01h 44m
To Cherry Hill
86.2 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and Cherry Hill.

  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

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 South: Dumfries

    1927 ft · 53 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Dumfries Road

    2379 ft · 50 sec · Dumfries Road

  23. 23

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto River Heritage Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · River Heritage Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Potomac Shores Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Potomac Shores Parkway

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Thoroughgood Drive

    7 m · 1 sec · Thoroughgood Drive

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Thoroughgood Drive

    1376 ft · 43 sec · Thoroughgood Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto River Heritage Boulevard

    120 m · 17 sec · River Heritage Boulevard

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Heritage Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
69 mi · 40%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
26.3 mi · 15%
Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 mi · 9%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 8%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 8%
Colonial Trail East
9.86 mi · 6%
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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
132.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Springs
01h 44m from Suffolk
Leave By
10:02 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Suffolk and Sunny near Cherry Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to Cherry Hill?

The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Suffolk and 86.2 miles from Cherry Hill.

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

The direct path is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.66 one way or $47.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Suffolk and Sunny near Cherry Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Highland Springs

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 Highland Springs 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 8.8 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 8.8 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 8.8 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 Highland Springs.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

9 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

17 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

27 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Cherry Hill. Straight-line distance: 132.59 mi (213.38 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 Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5698400, -77.2669300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Suffolk (-76.58496, 36.72836)
End: Cherry Hill (-77.26693, 38.56984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.03 L · about $23.66
Round trip
$47.33
12.16 gal · 46.06 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $23.66 $47.33
Mid-grade $4.39 $26.72 $53.43
Premium $4.80 $29.17 $58.33
Diesel $6.18 $37.57 $75.14

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Suffolk and Cherry Hill. The current time is 13:52:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.