How far is Suffolk, VA from Wolf Trap, VA?

The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Wolf Trap, VA is about 203 miles (326.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
202.99 mi
04h 06m
Flight
157.51 mi
253.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.51 mi
Kilometers
253.49 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.99 mi
Kilometers
326.68 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wolf Trap
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Return by in Suffolk
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suffolk
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Wolf Trap
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 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
Glen Allen
VA

Town in Alabama, USA

From Suffolk
101.5 mi
02h 03m
To Wolf Trap
101.5 mi
02h 03m

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
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and Wolf Trap.

  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

    35 mi · 41 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dulles Toll Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1869 ft · 23 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    80 m · 4 sec · Dulles Toll Road

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Tysons Corner, Leesburg, Leesburg Pike

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 7 West: Leesburg Pike, Leesburg

    702 ft · 17 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Leesburg Pike

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Beulah Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Beulah Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Lozano Drive

    1650 ft · 1 min · Lozano Drive

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lozano Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
7 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
85.7 mi · 42%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
26.3 mi · 13%
Benns Church Boulevard
16.3 mi · 8%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 7%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 7%
Capital Beltway
10.5 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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
157.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Allen
02h 03m from Suffolk
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Suffolk and Sunny near Wolf Trap.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to Wolf Trap?

The road trip is about 203 miles (326.7 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Glen Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Suffolk and 101.5 miles from Wolf Trap.

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

The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Suffolk and Sunny near Wolf Trap.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen

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 Glen Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 8.9 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 9.7 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 9.6 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 9.6 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 Glen Allen.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

11 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

16 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

48 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Wolf Trap. Straight-line distance: 157.51 mi (253.49 km).

Suffolk

#1 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Wolf Trap

#2 Wolf Trap

Census designated place

Population16,131
Coordinates38.9398300, -77.2860900
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Suffolk (-76.58496, 36.72836)
End: Wolf Trap (-77.28609, 38.93983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.16 gal
27.11 L · about $28.36
Round trip
$56.72
14.32 gal · 54.22 L
Estimated CO2
63.6 kg one way
Round trip: 127.3 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.36 $56.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.71 $63.42
Premium $4.78 $34.21 $68.42
Diesel $5.62 $40.27 $80.54

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 Wolf Trap. The current time is 00:34:15.

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.