How far is Suffolk, VA from Dulles Town Center, VA?

The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Dulles Town Center, VA is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
211.93 mi
04h 19m
Flight
165.86 mi
266.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.86 mi
Kilometers
266.93 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.93 mi
Kilometers
341.07 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dulles Town Center
Sat, Nov 7, 7:48 PM EST
Return by in Suffolk
Sun, Nov 8, 12:07 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suffolk
2026-11-07T15:29
Arrive Dulles Town Center
Sat, Nov 7, 7:48 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:22 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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Suffolk
105.9 mi
02h 09m
To Dulles Town Center
106 mi
02h 09m

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
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Suffolk and Dulles Town Center.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and Dulles Town Center.

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dulles Toll Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1869 ft · 23 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    80 m · 4 sec · Dulles Toll Road

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Tysons Corner, Leesburg, Leesburg Pike

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 7 West: Leesburg Pike, Leesburg

    702 ft · 17 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike

    11.7 mi · 18 min · Leesburg Pike

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 1582: Dulles Town Center, Algonkian Parkway

    667 ft · 18 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 1582 South: Dulles Town Center

    954 ft · 28 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Algonkian Parkway

    590 ft · 16 sec · Algonkian Parkway

  35. 35

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard

    145 m · 9 sec · Atlantic Boulevard

  36. 36

    Take the ramp slight left toward VA 7 East: Tysons Corner, Falls Church

    1503 ft · 41 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike

    1262 ft · 22 sec · Leesburg Pike

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leesburg Pike

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suffolk and Dulles Town Center.

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
38 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
8 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
85.7 mi · 40%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
26.3 mi · 12%
Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 mi · 8%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 7%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 6%
Leesburg Pike
12 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
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
165.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
02h 09m from Suffolk
Leave By
8:22 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Suffolk and Mostly Cloudy near Dulles Town Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to Dulles Town Center?

The road trip is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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 105.9 miles from Suffolk and 106 miles from Dulles Town Center.

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

The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 8:22 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Suffolk and Mostly Cloudy near Dulles Town Center.

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 13.2 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 14.1 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 14 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 14 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 Dulles Town Center. Straight-line distance: 165.86 mi (266.93 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 Dulles Town Center

Dulles Town Center is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0376100, -77.4158200
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Suffolk (-76.58496, 36.72836)
End: Dulles Town Center (-77.41582, 39.03761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.48 gal
28.31 L · about $29.11
Round trip
$58.22
14.96 gal · 56.62 L
Estimated CO2
66.5 kg one way
Round trip: 132.9 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $29.11 $58.22
Mid-grade $4.39 $32.87 $65.73
Premium $4.80 $35.88 $71.76
Diesel $6.18 $46.22 $92.44

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 Dulles Town Center. The current time is 15:29:08.

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.