How far is Suffolk, VA from Fort Lee, VA?
The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Fort Lee, VA is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Suffolk and Fort Lee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and Fort Lee.
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Start on South Saratoga Street
50 m · 11 sec · South Saratoga Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
138 m · 17 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Pruden Boulevard
112 m · 9 sec · Pruden Boulevard
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Turn right onto Godwin Boulevard
8.9 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard
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Continue on Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 mi · 22 min · Benns Church Boulevard
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Continue on Colonial Trail East
9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
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Turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway
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Turn right onto Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
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Continue on James River Drive
14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
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Continue on East Randolph Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Randolph Road
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Continue on East Hundred Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Hundred Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 295 North: Washington
1907 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9.5 mi · 10 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 895 Toll West: Richmond, Richmond International Airport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pocahontas Parkway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Pocahontas Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 281: Richmond International Airport, Airport Drive
1937 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on South Airport Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Airport Drive
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Turn right onto Charles City Road
1816 ft · 34 sec · Charles City Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charles City Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Suffolk and Fort Lee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Suffolk and Sunny near Fort Lee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to Fort Lee?
The road trip is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 42.9 miles from Suffolk and 42.9 miles from Fort Lee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.87 one way or $23.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Suffolk and Sunny near Fort Lee.
Stop Ideas Near Surry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Surry.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Petersburg station
Norfolk
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Fort Lee. Straight-line distance: 67.23 mi (108.2 km).
#1 Suffolk
The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.
| Population | 93,913 |
| Coordinates | 36.7283600, -76.5849600 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lee
Fort Lee is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.4957000, -77.3352600 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Lee (-77.33526, 37.4957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.92 | $11.87 | $23.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $13.37 | $26.75 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $14.61 | $29.22 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $18.77 | $37.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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