How far is Suffolk, VA from Woodstock, VA?
The driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Woodstock, VA is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182 miles (292.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Halfway Point
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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 Woodstock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk and Woodstock.
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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
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Hundred Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 295 North: Washington
1907 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
26.3 mi · 28 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 Business: Falmouth
1635 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Warrenton Road
22.9 mi · 33 min · Warrenton Road
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Continue on Marsh Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Marsh Road
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Turn right onto James Madison Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Eastern Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass
2.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on James Madison Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Winchester Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Winchester Road
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Turn left
18.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 651: Toms Brook
1775 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Olive Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Mount Olive Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Valley Pike
2384 ft · 51 sec · Old Valley Pike
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Old Valley Pike
4.4 mi · 6 min · Old Valley Pike
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Court Street
35 m · 5 sec · West Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Suffolk and Woodstock.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Suffolk and Sunny near Woodstock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Suffolk to Woodstock?
The road trip is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Suffolk and 119.9 miles from Woodstock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182 miles (292.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 7:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.51 one way or $67.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Suffolk and Sunny near Woodstock.
Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowling Green.
Fredericksburg
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Suffolk and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 182.02 mi (292.93 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 Woodstock
Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,248 |
| Coordinates | 38.8817800, -78.5058400 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodstock (-78.50584, 38.88178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $3.96 | $33.51 | $67.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.47 | $74.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.42 | $80.84 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.58 | $95.16 |
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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