How far is Suffolk, VA from Purcellville, VA?

The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Purcellville, VA is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
222.31 mi
04h 42m
Flight
177.43 mi
285.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.43 mi
Kilometers
285.54 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.31 mi
Kilometers
357.77 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Purcellville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Return by in Suffolk
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suffolk
2026-04-23T01:22
Arrive Purcellville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suffolk
9:00 PM EDT
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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Suffolk
111.2 mi
02h 21m
To Purcellville
111.1 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Hundred Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    26.3 mi · 28 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North: Manassas

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Dumfries Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Prince William Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 66 West: Front Royal

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on I 66 West: Front Royal

    1.4 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Haymarket, Leesburg

    895 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North, SR 2502: Leesburg, Heathcote Boulevard

    78 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto James Madison Highway

    8 mi · 11 min · James Madison Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Monroe Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · James Monroe Highway

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway

    1531 ft · 38 sec · James Monroe Highway

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward James Monroe Highway

    55 m · 3 sec · James Monroe Highway

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto James Monroe Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · James Monroe Highway

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Harmony Church Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Harmony Church Road

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Colonial Highway

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Highway

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street

    20 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
39 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
69.3 mi · 31%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
26.3 mi · 12%
Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 mi · 7%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 7%
Dumfries Road
14.2 mi · 6%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight right

45.7 mi · 00h 50m

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
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
177.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
02h 21m from Suffolk
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Suffolk and Sunny near Purcellville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.2 miles from Suffolk and 111.1 miles from Purcellville.

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

The direct path is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 7:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.05 one way or $62.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Suffolk and Sunny near Purcellville.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, 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 Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Purcellville. Straight-line distance: 177.43 mi (285.54 km).

Suffolk

#1 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

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

#2 Purcellville

Town in Virginia

Population10,285
Coordinates39.1367700, -77.7147200
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Suffolk (-76.58496, 36.72836)
End: Purcellville (-77.71472, 39.13677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.69 L · about $31.05
Round trip
$62.11
15.68 gal · 59.38 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.05 $62.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.72 $69.45
Premium $4.78 $37.46 $74.92
Diesel $5.62 $44.09 $88.18

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Suffolk and Purcellville. The current time is 01:22:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.