How far is Suffolk, VA from Hayfield, VA?

The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Hayfield, VA is about 185 miles (297.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.98 mi
03h 45m
Flight
143.01 mi
230.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.01 mi
Kilometers
230.15 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.98 mi
Kilometers
297.69 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hayfield
Sat, Nov 7, 9:15 AM EST
Return by in Suffolk
Sat, Nov 7, 1:00 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suffolk
2026-11-07T05:29
Arrive Hayfield
Sat, Nov 7, 9:15 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:28 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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Suffolk
92.5 mi
01h 52m
To Hayfield
92.5 mi
01h 52m

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
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.1 mi · 32 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Fort Belvoir, Mount Vernon, Gunston Hall, Lorton

    2913 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Richmond Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Richmond Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Telegraph Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Telegraph Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hayfield Road

    129 m · 20 sec · Hayfield Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bing Court

    146 m · 18 sec · Bing Court

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadmoor Street

    531 ft · 18 sec · Broadmoor Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadmoor Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
77.8 mi · 42%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
26.3 mi · 14%
Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 mi · 9%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 8%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 7%
Colonial Trail East
9.86 mi · 5%
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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
143 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 52m from Suffolk
Leave By
9:28 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Suffolk and Mostly Cloudy near Hayfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185 miles (297.7 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Suffolk and 92.5 miles from Hayfield.

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

The direct path is about 143 miles (230.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 9:28 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.58 one way or $51.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Suffolk and Mostly Cloudy near Hayfield.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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 Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.9 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 Mechanicsville.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Hayfield. Straight-line distance: 143.01 mi (230.15 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 Hayfield

Hayfield is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7517800, -77.1358100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Suffolk (-76.58496, 36.72836)
End: Hayfield (-77.13581, 38.75178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.71 L · about $25.58
Round trip
$51.16
13.06 gal · 49.42 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $25.58 $51.16
Mid-grade $4.41 $28.82 $57.65
Premium $4.82 $31.48 $62.96
Diesel $6.20 $40.46 $80.92

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Suffolk and Hayfield. The current time is 05:29:10.

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.