How far is Sully Plantation, VA from Herndon, VA?
The driving distance from Sully Plantation, VA to Herndon, VA is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community located in Northern Virginia
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sully Plantation and Herndon.
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Start on the route
34 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
811 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on Historic Sully Way
1.1 km · 3 min · Historic Sully Way
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Turn right onto Air and Space Museum Parkway
1041 ft · 30 sec · Air and Space Museum Parkway
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Turn right onto Wall Road
863 ft · 19 sec · Wall Road
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Turn left onto Centreville Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Centreville Road
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Continue on Elden Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Elden Street
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Turn right onto Locust Street
2568 ft · 1 min · Locust Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
79 m · 9 sec · Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sully Plantation and Herndon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Centreville Road
Turn left onto Centreville Road
3.3 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sully Plantation and Chance Rain Showers near Herndon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sully Plantation to Herndon?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chantilly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Sully Plantation and 5.2 miles from Herndon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.15 one way or $2.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sully Plantation and Chance Rain Showers near Herndon.
Stop Ideas Near Chantilly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chantilly.
Manassas station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sully Plantation and Herndon. Straight-line distance: 4.9 mi (7.89 km).
#1 Sully Plantation
Sully Plantation is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9076100, -77.4305400 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Herndon
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 24,573 |
| Coordinates | 38.9695500, -77.3861000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Street (-77.386148, 38.96955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.28 | $2.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
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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