Fayetteville, North Carolina to Suffolk: Road Trip Guide & Distance

172.9 miles 278.2 km · straight line
216.1 miles estimated 347.8 km · driving distance
4h 21min estimated drive time
$21 - $26 estimated fuel cost
~51min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, North Carolina from Suffolk?

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Suffolk is 172.9 miles (278.2 km) as the crow flies. Suffolk is located NE of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 216.1 miles, taking about 4h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, North Carolina in North Carolina and Suffolk in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fayetteville, North Carolina and Suffolk. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Suffolk

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 21min $21 - $26 Flexible stops
Fly ~51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 13min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~4h 8min $26–$76* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, North Carolina & Suffolk

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m elevation
Suffolk
36.73°N, 76.58°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 58 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 144.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients