How far is Suffolk, VA from Orange, VA?
The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Orange, VA is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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
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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 29m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Suffolk and Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and Orange.
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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
50.1 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
883 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
853 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto James Madison Highway
10.8 mi · 15 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Martinsburg Avenue
2048 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto South Madison Road
1362 ft · 31 sec · South Madison Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
33 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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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 Orange.
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
50.1 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Clear leaving Suffolk and Sunny near Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to Orange?
The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 82.3 miles from Suffolk and 82.3 miles from Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.21 one way or $48.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Suffolk and Sunny near Orange.
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 Orange. Straight-line distance: 134.1 mi (215.82 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
Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 5,166 |
| Coordinates | 38.2454100, -78.1108300 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange (-78.11083, 38.24541)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.17 | $24.21 | $48.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.64 | $26.96 | $53.93 |
| Premium | $5.03 | $29.21 | $58.43 |
| Diesel | $6.23 | $36.17 | $72.33 |
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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