How far is Suffolk, VA from West Springfield, VA?

The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to West Springfield, VA is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
185.7 mi
03h 44m
Flight
145.46 mi
234.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.46 mi
Kilometers
234.09 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.7 mi
Kilometers
298.85 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Suffolk
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suffolk
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive West Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:30 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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Suffolk
92.9 mi
01h 52m
To West Springfield
92.8 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and West Springfield.

  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

    32.3 mi · 38 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Newington, Fort Belvoir

    1291 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 95 South, I 95 North

    54 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Fairfax County Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Rolling Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Rolling Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bellamy Avenue

    1160 ft · 52 sec · Bellamy Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Greeley Boulevard

    792 ft · 27 sec · Greeley Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Caneel Court

    989 ft · 43 sec · Caneel Court

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caneel Court

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
83 mi · 45%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
26.3 mi · 14%
Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 mi · 9%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 8%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 7%
Colonial Trail East
9.86 mi · 5%
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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 52m from Suffolk
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Suffolk and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to West Springfield?

The road trip is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from Suffolk and 92.8 miles from West Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Suffolk and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.8 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and West Springfield. Straight-line distance: 145.46 mi (234.09 km).

Suffolk

#1 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
West Springfield

#2 West Springfield

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts

Population22,460
Coordinates38.7726100, -77.2210900
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Suffolk (-76.58496, 36.72836)
End: West Springfield (-77.22109, 38.77261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.8 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.89
13.1 gal · 49.6 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.94 $51.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.01 $58.02
Premium $4.78 $31.30 $62.59
Diesel $5.62 $36.84 $73.67

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 West Springfield. The current time is 21:55:13.

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.