Nantucket to Suffolk: Road Trip Guide & Distance

469.1 miles 755 km · straight line
563 miles estimated 906 km · driving distance
11h 20min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
230° SW bearing direction

How far is Nantucket from Suffolk?

The distance from Nantucket to Suffolk is 469.1 miles (755 km) as the crow flies. Suffolk is located SW of Nantucket. By car, the driving distance is approximately 563 miles, taking about 11h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Nantucket in Massachusetts and Suffolk in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Nantucket 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 Nantucket to Suffolk

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 20min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 36min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 46min $68–$197* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nantucket & Suffolk

Quick Facts

Nantucket
41.28°N, 70.10°W
America/New_York
0m 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 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients