Roanoke Rapids to South Suffolk: Road Trip Guide & Distance

61.6 miles 99.2 km · straight line
80.2 miles estimated 129 km · driving distance
1h 37min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Roanoke Rapids from South Suffolk?

The distance from Roanoke Rapids to South Suffolk is 61.6 miles (99.2 km) as the crow flies. South Suffolk is located ENE of Roanoke Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 80.2 miles, taking about 1h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Roanoke Rapids in North Carolina and South Suffolk in Virginia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Roanoke Rapids and South 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 Roanoke Rapids to South Suffolk

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 37min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 56min $6–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 32min $10–$28* Comfort

Quick Facts

Roanoke Rapids
36.46°N, 77.65°W
America/New_York
48m elevation
South Suffolk
36.72°N, 76.59°W
America/New_York
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 404 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients