Origin
Bull Run, VA
Afternoon in Bull Run on Sunday
Local time
3:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bull Run, VA to Suffolk, VA
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
183.9 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bull Run, VA
Rui Dias
Suffolk, VA
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Bull Run, VA to Suffolk, VA covers 183.9 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sudley Manor Drive, Prince William Parkway, Dumfries Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.9 miles from Bull Run, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 183.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sudley Manor Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bull Run, VA to Suffolk, VA is easy. At 3h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bull Run, VA to Suffolk, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sudley Manor Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Prince William Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dumfries Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| VA 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Hundred Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Randolph Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sudley Manor Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bull Run, VA and Suffolk, VA.
1
Start on the route
141 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left
361 ft
·
29 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Sudley Manor Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Sudley Manor Drive
4
Turn left onto Prince William Parkway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Prince William Parkway
5
Continue on Dumfries Road
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Dumfries Road
6
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
7
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
20 min
8
Keep slight left
49 mi
·
53 min
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
10
Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
VA 10 East: Hopewell
12
Merge slight left onto East Hundred Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Hundred Road
13
Continue on West Randolph Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Randolph Road
14
Continue on James River Drive
15 mi
·
19 min
·
James River Drive
15
Continue on Colonial Trail West
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Colonial Trail West
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rolfe Highway
17
Take the exit right
148 ft
·
6 sec
18
Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Colonial Trail East
19
Continue on Old Stage Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Old Stage Highway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Benns Church Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Benns Church Boulevard
21
Continue on Godwin Boulevard
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Godwin Boulevard
22
Continue on Godwin Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Godwin Boulevard
23
Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard
367 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pruden Boulevard
24
Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
25
Turn right onto West Washington Street
453 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Washington Street
26
Turn left onto South Saratoga Street
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Saratoga Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.9 miles from Bull Run, VA, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.9 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Suffolk, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bull Run, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bull Run, VA
This is one driving day of about 183.9 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bull Run, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.9 mi from Bull Run, VA · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.9 miles from Bull Run, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Suffolk, VA
The final approach into Suffolk, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Suffolk, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.43 one way
$58.86 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $32.07 | $64.13 |
| premium | $4.78 | $34.59 | $69.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.86 | $81.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.31 | $8.83 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.09 | $7.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.75 | $11.77 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Suffolk, VA
Afternoon in Suffolk on Sunday
Local time
3:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
92 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bull Run, VA to Suffolk, VA covers 183.9 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sudley Manor Drive, Prince William Parkway, Dumfries Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.9 miles from Bull Run, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bull Run, VA to Suffolk, VA is easy. At 3h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bull Run, VA to Suffolk, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bull Run, VA to Suffolk, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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