How far is Suffolk, VA from Franklin, VA?
The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Franklin, VA is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Suffolk County, Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Suffolk and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and Franklin.
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Start on South Saratoga Street
50 m · 9 sec · South Saratoga Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on Holland Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Holland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Holland Road
14.7 mi · 21 min · Holland Road
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 189 South, US 258 North: Windsor, Smithfield
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 258 North
578 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Union Camp Drive
1 km · 2 min · Union Camp Drive
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Turn right onto Jamestown Lane
3149 ft · 1 min · Jamestown Lane
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Turn slight left onto Carrsville Highway
2109 ft · 51 sec · Carrsville Highway
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Continue on East 2nd Avenue
1507 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
27 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Suffolk and Franklin.
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.
Holland Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Holland Road
14.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog leaving Suffolk and Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to Franklin?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Suffolk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Suffolk and 10.9 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $5.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Suffolk and Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near South Suffolk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Suffolk City Social Services
Suffolk City Hall
Franklin Utilities
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Suffolk.
Norfolk
Newport News station
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 19.02 mi (30.61 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 Franklin
Franklin is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.6776500, -76.9224600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-76.92246, 36.67765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.89 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $3.38 | $6.77 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
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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