How far is Woodstock, VA from Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Woodstock, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182 miles (292.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
234.44 mi
04h 10m
Flight
182.02 mi
292.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.02 mi
Kilometers
292.93 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.44 mi
Kilometers
377.3 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Sat, May 30, 6:55 PM EDT
Return by in Woodstock
Sat, May 30, 11:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodstock
2026-05-30T14:44
Arrive Suffolk
Sat, May 30, 6:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodstock
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
Bowling Green
VA

City in Virginia

From Woodstock
120 mi
02h 05m
To Suffolk
114.4 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Court Street

    35 m · 13 sec · West Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Valley Pike

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Old Valley Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Valley Pike

    2384 ft · 56 sec · Old Valley Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mount Olive Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mount Olive Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    28.1 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Warrenton, Fredericksburg

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    545 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Winchester Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road

  14. 14

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Eastern Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South

    26.8 mi · 39 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

    47.9 mi · 53 min

  19. 19

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.1 mi · 29 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Hundred Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  24. 24

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  26. 26

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  29. 29

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard

    112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard

  34. 34

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    138 m · 18 sec · West Washington Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodstock 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
37 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
47.9 mi · 20%
I 66 East
28.5 mi · 12%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.1 mi · 12%
US 17 South
26.8 mi · 11%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 6%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

47.9 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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.4 mi
182 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowling Green
02h 05m from Woodstock
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodstock and Mostly Sunny near Suffolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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 120 miles from Woodstock and 114.4 miles from Suffolk.

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 52.4 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 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodstock and Mostly Sunny near Suffolk.

Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowling Green, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowling Green.

RAIL

Fredericksburg

29 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Ashland

34 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

50 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Quantico

53 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodstock and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 182.02 mi (292.93 km).

Woodstock

#1 Woodstock

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population5,248
Coordinates38.8817800, -78.5058400
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Suffolk

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: West Court Street (-78.505645, 38.882033)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.27 gal
31.32 L · about $32.76
Round trip
$65.51
16.54 gal · 62.64 L
Estimated CO2
73.5 kg one way
Round trip: 147 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.76 $65.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.63 $73.26
Premium $4.78 $39.51 $79.03
Diesel $5.62 $46.51 $93.02

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodstock and Suffolk. The current time is 14:44:44.

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.