How far is Suffolk, VA from Orange County, VA?
The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Orange County, VA is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Suffolk and Orange County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and Orange County.
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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
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Hundred Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 295 North: Washington
1907 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
32.9 mi · 36 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West: Montpelier
2002 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Staples Mill Road
1089 ft · 19 sec · Staples Mill Road
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Continue on Mountain Road
17.5 mi · 25 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on Jefferson Highway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Jefferson Highway
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Turn right onto Pendleton Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pendleton Road
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Continue on Mineral Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Mineral Avenue
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
131 m · 20 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto Louisa Avenue
1694 ft · 41 sec · Louisa Avenue
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Continue on Zachary Taylor Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Zachary Taylor Highway
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Turn right
33 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
28 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Zachary Taylor Highway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Zachary Taylor Highway
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Turn left onto Lahore Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Lahore Road
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Turn right onto Kendall Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · Kendall Road
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Turn right onto Bickers Lane
1204 ft · 53 sec · Bickers Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bickers Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Suffolk and Orange County.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
32.9 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Suffolk and Rain Showers Likely near Orange County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to Orange County?
The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Suffolk and 80.3 miles from Orange County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Suffolk and Rain Showers Likely near Orange County.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Springs
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 Highland Springs.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Orange County. Straight-line distance: 130.89 mi (210.64 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 Orange County
County in Virginia, United States
| Population | 37,695 |
| Coordinates | 38.2462400, -78.0134900 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange County (-78.01349, 38.24624)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $4.14 | $23.42 | $46.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $26.22 | $52.43 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $28.37 | $56.75 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $35.16 | $70.32 |
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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