How far is Suffolk, VA from Lexington, VA?
The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Lexington, VA is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Suffolk and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and Lexington.
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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
6.6 mi · 9 min · East Hundred Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Richmond
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
17.3 mi · 22 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville
62.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250
1929 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Richmond Road
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Continue on Long Street
1703 ft · 44 sec · Long Street
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Continue on U.S. 250 Bypass
2.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. 250 Bypass
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Turn right onto Hydraulic Road
1341 ft · 34 sec · Hydraulic Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hydraulic Road
29 m · 3 sec · Hydraulic Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hydraulic Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Hydraulic Road
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Turn left onto Earlysville Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Earlysville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Earlysville Road
46 m · 3 sec · Earlysville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Earlysville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Earlysville Road
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Continue on Buck Mountain Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Buck Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Simmons Gap Road
2540 ft · 51 sec · Simmons Gap Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Buffalo River Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Buffalo River Road
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Turn left onto Lexington Lane
132 m · 19 sec · Lexington Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lexington Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Suffolk and Lexington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Suffolk and Patchy Fog near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to Lexington?
The road trip is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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 86.2 miles from Suffolk and 86.4 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 9:36 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.85 one way or $47.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Suffolk and Patchy Fog near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Bensley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bensley.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Petersburg station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 145.35 mi (233.92 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 Lexington
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 7,279 |
| Coordinates | 38.1973500, -78.4822300 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lexington (-78.48223, 38.19735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.85 | $47.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $26.88 | $53.76 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $29.36 | $58.72 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $37.73 | $75.47 |
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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