How far is Suffolk, VA from Marion, VA?

The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Marion, VA is about 329.1 miles (529.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
329.14 mi
06h 54m
Flight
272.88 mi
439.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.88 mi
Kilometers
439.16 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.14 mi
Kilometers
529.7 km
Drive Time
06h 54m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Thu, Oct 15, 7:27 PM EDT
Return by in Suffolk
Fri, Oct 16, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suffolk
2026-10-15T12:32
Arrive Marion
Thu, Oct 15, 7:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:55 PM to 2:25 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suffolk
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lynchburg
VA

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

From Suffolk
164 mi
03h 27m
To Marion
165.1 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph N
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 9 sec · South Saratoga Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Constance Road

    1577 ft · 46 sec · West Constance Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pitchkettle Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Pitchkettle Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Fork Road

    617 ft · 15 sec · Kings Fork Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Providence Road

    2720 ft · 1 min · Providence Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pruden Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Windsor Boulevard

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Windsor Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on General Mahone Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 12 min · General Mahone Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Mahone Highway

    620 ft · 10 sec · Mahone Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on General Mahone Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · General Mahone Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South County Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South County Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on General Mahone Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South County Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South County Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on General Mahone Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on County Drive

    9.5 mi · 14 min · County Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rives Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Rives Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone

    3098 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    6 mi · 7 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg

    1060 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Airport Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street

  24. 24

    Continue on New Cox Road

    23 mi · 27 min · New Cox Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · East Colonial Trail Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East Colonial Trail

    7.5 mi · 11 min · East Colonial Trail

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on West Colonial Trail Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway

    31.1 mi · 38 min · Richmond Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    16 mi · 21 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  33. 33

    Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  34. 34

    Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast

    1500 ft · 33 sec · Challenger Avenue Northeast

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Cloverdale Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Cloverdale Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Roanoke Road

    990 ft · 13 sec · Roanoke Road

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right

    917 ft · 22 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  40. 40

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 16: Marion

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  43. 43

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  44. 44

    Turn straight onto South Commerce Street

    3205 ft · 1 min · South Commerce Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Pendleton Street

    698 ft · 29 sec · Pendleton Street

  46. 46

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    116 m · 16 sec · East Main Street

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
47 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roanoke Road
105 mi · 32%
West Colonial Trail Highway
42.3 mi · 13%
Richmond Highway
31.1 mi · 9%
New Cox Road
23 mi · 7%
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
16 mi · 5%
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Roanoke Road

Merge slight left

75.8 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.2 mi
272.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynchburg
03h 27m from Suffolk
Leave By
10:10 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Suffolk and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 329.1 miles (529.7 km) and usually takes 06h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lynchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164 miles from Suffolk and 165.1 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.08 one way or $96.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Suffolk and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Lynchburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lynchburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lynchburg.

RAIL

Kemper Street station

2 mi away
825 Kemper St
BUS

Roanoke

72 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Clifton Forge

75 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Staunton station

82 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Marion. Straight-line distance: 272.88 mi (439.16 km).

Suffolk

#1 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Marion

#2 Marion

Town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States

Population5,555
Coordinates36.8348400, -81.5148400
Altitude662
CountryUnited States
Start: Suffolk (-76.58496, 36.72836)
End: Marion (-81.51484, 36.83484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.62 gal
43.97 L · about $48.08
Round trip
$96.17
23.24 gal · 87.94 L
Estimated CO2
103.3 kg one way
Round trip: 206.5 kg / 455 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $48.08 $96.17
Mid-grade $4.63 $53.82 $107.65
Premium $5.01 $58.25 $116.50
Diesel $6.21 $72.18 $144.37

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Suffolk and Marion. The current time is 12:32:36.

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.