How far is Suffolk, VA from Staunton, VA?
The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Staunton, VA is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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 04h 00m.
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.
Village in Westchester County, New York
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 Staunton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and Staunton.
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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
101 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 262: Staunton
1291 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Woodrow Wilson Parkway
2635 ft · 41 sec · Woodrow Wilson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Staunton
1537 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Lee Jackson Highway
2471 ft · 46 sec · Lee Jackson Highway
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Continue on Greenville Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Greenville Avenue
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Continue on Greenville Avenue
1299 ft · 36 sec · Greenville Avenue
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Turn right onto South Augusta Street
557 ft · 17 sec · South Augusta Street
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Turn left
46 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Suffolk and Staunton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 195 South: Charlottesville
101 mi · 01h 52m
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 near Staunton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to Staunton?
The road trip is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Tuckahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Suffolk and 99.1 miles from Staunton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.88 one way or $57.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Suffolk and Rain Showers near Staunton.
Stop Ideas Near Tuckahoe
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 Tuckahoe.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Staunton. Straight-line distance: 168.16 mi (270.62 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 Staunton
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 25,190 |
| Coordinates | 38.1499100, -79.0732000 |
| Altitude | 432 |
| Country | United States |
End: Staunton (-79.0732, 38.14991)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $28.88 | $57.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $32.33 | $64.66 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $34.99 | $69.98 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $43.36 | $86.72 |
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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