How far is Suffolk, VA from Farmville, VA?

The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Farmville, VA is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
124.45 mi
02h 54m
Flight
107.28 mi
172.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.28 mi
Kilometers
172.65 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.45 mi
Kilometers
200.29 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmville
Sat, Oct 17, 2:15 PM EDT
Return by in Suffolk
Sat, Oct 17, 5:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suffolk
2026-10-17T11:20
Arrive Farmville
Sat, Oct 17, 2:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Ettrick
VA

CDP in Chesterfield County, Virginia

From Suffolk
62.1 mi
01h 27m
To Farmville
62.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph N
Destination
57°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 9 sec · South Saratoga Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Constance Road

    1577 ft · 46 sec · West Constance Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pitchkettle Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Pitchkettle Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Fork Road

    617 ft · 15 sec · Kings Fork Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Providence Road

    2720 ft · 1 min · Providence Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pruden Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Windsor Boulevard

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Windsor Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on General Mahone Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 12 min · General Mahone Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Mahone Highway

    620 ft · 10 sec · Mahone Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on General Mahone Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · General Mahone Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South County Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South County Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on General Mahone Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South County Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South County Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on General Mahone Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on County Drive

    9.5 mi · 14 min · County Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rives Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Rives Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone

    3098 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    6 mi · 7 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg

    1060 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Airport Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street

  24. 24

    Continue on New Cox Road

    23 mi · 27 min · New Cox Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · East Colonial Trail Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East Colonial Trail

    7.5 mi · 11 min · East Colonial Trail

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on West Colonial Trail Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Street

    60 m · 11 sec · South Street

  32. 32

    Turn uturn

    62 m · 22 sec

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5 m · 3 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Cox Road
23 mi · 18%
West Colonial Trail Highway
15.6 mi · 13%
General Mahone Highway
14.3 mi · 11%
Windsor Boulevard
9.88 mi · 8%
County Drive
9.47 mi · 8%
General Mahone Boulevard
8.35 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

New Cox Road

Continue on New Cox Road

23 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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
107.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ettrick
01h 27m from Suffolk
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Suffolk and Rain near Farmville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Ettrick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Suffolk and 62.3 miles from Farmville.

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

The direct path is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Suffolk and Rain near Farmville.

Stop Ideas Near Ettrick

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

33 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

42 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

58 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Farmville. Straight-line distance: 107.28 mi (172.65 km).

Suffolk

#1 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

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

#2 Farmville

Town in Virginia, United States

Population7,842
Coordinates37.3021000, -78.3919400
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Suffolk (-76.58496, 36.72836)
End: Farmville (-78.39194, 37.3021)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.62 L · about $18.02
Round trip
$36.03
8.78 gal · 33.24 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $18.02 $36.03
Mid-grade $4.59 $20.16 $40.33
Premium $4.98 $21.84 $43.69
Diesel $6.22 $27.29 $54.58

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 · Oct 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Suffolk and Farmville. The current time is 11:20:43.

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.