Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Suffolk: Road Trip Guide & Distance

229.2 miles 368.8 km · straight line
286.5 miles estimated 461 km · driving distance
5h 46min estimated drive time
$28 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
184° S bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Pennsylvania from Suffolk?

The distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Suffolk is 229.2 miles (368.8 km) as the crow flies. Suffolk is located S of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 286.5 miles, taking about 5h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lancaster, Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Suffolk

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 46min $28 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 55min $23–$43* Budget
Train ~5h 29min $34–$100* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Pennsylvania & Suffolk

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m 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 76 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 108.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients