How far is Woodbridge, VA from Suffolk, VA?

Fastest route

The distance between Woodbridge, Virginia 22191 and Suffolk, Virginia is approximately 183 miles (294 kilometers). The fastest route is currently via I-95 S and I-64 E, with an estimated travel time of 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Directions

  1. 🚗 Get on I-95 S from US-1 S and VA-294 W/Prince William Pkwy.
  2. 🔄 Head southwest toward Easy St.
  3. ➡️ Slight right toward VA-294 W/Prince William Pkwy.
  4. ➡️ Turn right onto VA-294 W/Prince William Pkwy.
  5. ⬅️ Turn left to merge onto I-95 S toward Richmond.
  6. ➡️ Continue on I-95 S.
  7. ⬅️ Take exit 13A to merge onto US-13 S/US-58 W in Chesapeake.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🛣️ Follow the signs for I-95 South when getting on the highway.
  • ⛽ It's a good idea to fuel up your vehicle before starting the trip.
  • 🚧 Be prepared for potential traffic on I-95 and plan accordingly.
  • 🚘 Keep a safe distance from other vehicles and obey traffic laws.
  • 📱 Use a navigation app or GPS device to stay on track and receive real-time traffic updates.
  • 🚥 Stay alert for road signs and follow the directions towards US-13 S/US-58 W.
  • 🍽️ Consider packing snacks or stopping for food along the way to stay energized.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.92 mi
03h 06m
Flight
138.2 mi
222.41 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.2 mi
Kilometers
222.41 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.92 mi
Kilometers
276.68 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Fri, Apr 17, 4:48 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Fri, Apr 17, 7:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-04-17T01:42
Arrive Suffolk
Fri, Apr 17, 4:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
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
Highland Springs
VA

Census designated place

From Woodbridge
88.4 mi
01h 33m
To Suffolk
83.5 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Suffolk.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Occoquan Road

    1942 ft · 48 sec · Occoquan Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Horner Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Horner Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Summerland Drive

    1098 ft · 26 sec · Summerland Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Prince William Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Prince William Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Richmond

    1365 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.1 mi · 29 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Hundred Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  14. 14

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    138 m · 18 sec · West Washington Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
72.9 mi · 42%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.1 mi · 16%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 8%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 8%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 7%
Colonial Trail East
9.84 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Keep slight left

48.6 mi · 00h 53m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
138.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Springs
01h 33m from Woodbridge
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Suffolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Suffolk?

The road trip is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Woodbridge and 83.5 miles from Suffolk.

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

The direct path is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.04 one way or $48.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Suffolk.

Stop Ideas Near Highland Springs

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 Highland Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 10.7 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 Highland Springs.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

9 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

17 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

27 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 138.2 mi (222.41 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in Virginia

Population4,055
Coordinates38.6581700, -77.2497000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Suffolk

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Dawson Beach Road (-77.249684, 38.658177)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.96 L · about $24.04
Round trip
$48.09
12.14 gal · 45.92 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.04 $48.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.88 $53.77
Premium $4.78 $29.00 $58.00
Diesel $5.62 $34.14 $68.28

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Suffolk. The current time is 01:42:05.

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.