How far is Suffolk, VA from Hollymead, VA?

The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Hollymead, VA is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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
166.1 mi
03h 30m
Flight
139.95 mi
225.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.95 mi
Kilometers
225.22 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.1 mi
Kilometers
267.32 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollymead
Sun, Nov 8, 5:07 AM EST
Return by in Suffolk
Sun, Nov 8, 8:37 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suffolk
2026-11-08T01:36
Arrive Hollymead
Sun, Nov 8, 5:07 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 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
Bensley
VA

Census designated place

From Suffolk
83 mi
01h 45m
To Hollymead
83.1 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.6 mi · 9 min · East Hundred Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Richmond

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    17.3 mi · 22 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville

    62.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250

    1929 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Richmond Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Long Street

    1703 ft · 44 sec · Long Street

  19. 19

    Continue on U.S. 250 Bypass

    2.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. 250 Bypass

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hydraulic Road

    1341 ft · 34 sec · Hydraulic Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hydraulic Road

    29 m · 3 sec · Hydraulic Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Hydraulic Road

    865 ft · 23 sec · Hydraulic Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Seminole Trail

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Seminole Trail

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hollymead Drive

    1169 ft · 34 sec · Hollymead Drive

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hollymead Drive

    1422 ft · 54 sec · Hollymead Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Goldentree Place

    39 m · 6 sec · Goldentree Place

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goldentree Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
62.6 mi · 38%
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
17.3 mi · 10%
Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 mi · 10%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 9%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 8%
Colonial Trail East
9.86 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville

62.6 mi · 01h 09m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
139.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensley
01h 45m from Suffolk
Leave By
9:58 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Suffolk and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Hollymead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Bensley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Suffolk and 83.1 miles from Hollymead.

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

The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.81 one way or $45.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Suffolk and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Hollymead.

Stop Ideas Near Bensley

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 Bensley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.8 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 6.2 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 6.3 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 6.3 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 Bensley.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

19 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

23 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

35 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Hollymead. Straight-line distance: 139.95 mi (225.22 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 Hollymead

Hollymead is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.1170800, -78.4416800
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Suffolk (-76.58496, 36.72836)
End: Hollymead (-78.44168, 38.11708)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.19 L · about $22.81
Round trip
$45.61
11.72 gal · 44.38 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.81 $45.61
Mid-grade $4.39 $25.75 $51.50
Premium $4.80 $28.11 $56.22
Diesel $6.18 $36.21 $72.42

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 Hollymead. The current time is 01:36:34.

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.