How far is Suffolk, VA from Chesterfield Court House, VA?

The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Chesterfield Court House, VA is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
83.15 mi
01h 52m
Flight
67.7 mi
108.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.7 mi
Kilometers
108.95 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.15 mi
Kilometers
133.82 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield Court House
Sun, Apr 12, 3:05 AM EDT
Return by in Suffolk
Sun, Apr 12, 4:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suffolk
2026-04-12T01:12
Arrive Chesterfield Court House
Sun, Apr 12, 3:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Surry
VA

Town in Virginia

From Suffolk
41.6 mi
00h 56m
To Chesterfield Court House
41.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Suffolk and Chesterfield Court House.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and Chesterfield Court House.

  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

    10 mi · 17 min · East Hundred Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Iron Bridge Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Iron Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wagners Way

    141 m · 22 sec · Wagners Way

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mimms Loop

    101 m · 15 sec · Mimms Loop

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mimms Loop

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suffolk and Chesterfield Court House.

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 mi · 20%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 18%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 16%
East Hundred Road
9.96 mi · 12%
Colonial Trail East
9.86 mi · 12%
Godwin Boulevard
8.85 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

Benns Church Boulevard

Continue on Benns Church Boulevard

16.3 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Surry
00h 56m from Suffolk
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Suffolk and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield Court House.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to Chesterfield Court House?

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Surry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Suffolk and 41.6 miles from Chesterfield Court House.

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

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Suffolk and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield Court House.

Stop Ideas Near Surry

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 Surry and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

James City County

Surry
County government office,Service establishment
James City County Government Center
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

James City County Government Center

Williamsburg , VA
101 Mounts Bay Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Municipal administration office,Economic development agency,Local government office,County government office,Municipal Department Communication,Municipal Department Finance,Municipal Department of Tourism
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Surry.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

19 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

37 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Petersburg station

54 mi away
3516 South Street
BUS

Norfolk

58 mi away
215 W York Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Chesterfield Court House. Straight-line distance: 67.7 mi (108.95 km).

Suffolk

#1 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield Court House

#2 Chesterfield Court House

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

Population3,808
Coordinates37.3770900, -77.5049900
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Suffolk (-76.58496, 36.72836)
End: Chesterfield Court House (-77.50499, 37.37709)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.11 L · about $11.61
Round trip
$23.21
5.86 gal · 22.22 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.61 $23.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.98 $25.95
Premium $4.78 $14.00 $28.00
Diesel $5.62 $16.48 $32.96

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Suffolk and Chesterfield Court House. The current time is 01:12:51.

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.