Suffolk to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

152.5 miles 245.5 km · straight line
198.1 miles actual route 318.8 km · driving distance
3h 59min estimated drive time
$19 - $23 estimated fuel cost
~48min flight time
351° N bearing direction

How far is Suffolk from Washington DC?

The distance from Suffolk to Washington DC is 152.5 miles (245.5 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located N of Suffolk. By car, the driving distance is approximately 198.1 miles, taking about 3h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 48min. Both are located in United States — Suffolk in Virginia and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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. 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 Suffolk and Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Suffolk to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 59min $19 - $23 Flexible stops
Fly ~48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 47min $16–$30* Budget
Train ~3h 47min $24–$69* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Suffolk & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Suffolk
36.73°N, 76.58°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 51 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 163.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM