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Trip from South Suffolk, VA to Bull Run, VA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

3h 54m

Distance

190.5 mi

307 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

36 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 42m ★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown South Suffolk, VA, VA

South Suffolk, VA

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Downtown Bull Run, VA, VA

Bull Run, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from South Suffolk, VA to Bull Run, VA covers 190.5 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Benns Church Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.79 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

95.2 miles from South Suffolk, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 190.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from South Suffolk, VA to Bull Run, VA covers 190.5 miles and takes about 3h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 66 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near Godwin Boulevard.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 190.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (Godwin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 99.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 101.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
3.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | Godwin Boulevard

Turn right onto Godwin Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
99.5 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 43A Toward I 95 North: Washington
5
101.9 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
168.8 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in

Take the exit toward VA 234 North: Manassas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 152B Toward VA 234 North: Manassas
6
188.9 mi into trip | ~3h 50m in | SR 1566 / Sudley Manor Drive

Turn right onto SR 1566 / Sudley Manor Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 66 mi 1h 13m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 26.3 mi 28m
Benns Church Boulevard 16.3 mi 21m
James River Drive 14.6 mi 19m
Dumfries Road 14.2 mi 20m
Colonial Trail West 13.3 mi 15m
Colonial Trail East 9.9 mi 11m
Godwin Boulevard 8.9 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 66 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Suffolk, VA and Bull Run, VA.

1

Start on US 13 BUS; VA 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · Carolina Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Continue on US 13 BUS; VA 10; VA 32

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
3

Continue on US 460 BUS; VA 10; VA 32

366 ft · 8 sec · Pruden Boulevard
4

Turn right onto Godwin Boulevard

8.9 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on VA 10; VA 32

16 mi · 21 min · Benns Church Boulevard
6

Continue on VA 10

9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
7

Turn left onto VA 10; VA 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rolfe Highway
8

Turn right onto VA 10

13 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
9

Continue on VA 10

15 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
10

Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS

2.9 mi · 4 min · East Randolph Road
11

Continue on VA 10

2.5 mi · 3 min · East Hundred Road
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 295 North: Washington
13

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 46 sec · this road
Toward I 295 North: Washington
14

Merge onto I 295

26 mi · 28 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
15

Take the exit

2.4 mi · 2 min
Exit 43A Toward I 95 North: Washington Use the slight left lane.
16

Merge onto I 95

46 mi · 49 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; US 17

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 95; US 17
18

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
19

Merge onto I 95

19 mi · 21 min · I 95
Use the slight left lane.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 152B Toward VA 234 North: Manassas Use the right lane.
21

Continue on VA 234

14 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road
22

Continue on VA 234

5.5 mi · 7 min · Prince William Parkway
23

Turn right onto SR 1566

1.4 mi · 2 min · Sudley Manor Drive
Use the right lane.
24

Continue on SR 1566

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Sudley Manor Drive
Use the left lane.
25

Turn right

360 ft · 27 sec
26

Turn right

140 ft · 10 sec
27

Arrive at 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 95.2 miles from South Suffolk, VA, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66 miles.

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 42 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 95.2 miles or 1h 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bull Run, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving South Suffolk, 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 South Suffolk, VA

This is one driving day of about 190.5 miles and 3h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from South Suffolk, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 66 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.2 mi from South Suffolk, VA · 1h 59m into the drive

independent city in Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Colonial Heights, VA

95 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

Waverly, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Highland Park, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.2 miles from South Suffolk, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66 miles.

Arriving in Bull Run, VA

The final approach into Bull Run, 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 Bull Run, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Caboose Market & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ashland, Virginia

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.8

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18047982933

Visit website

Angela's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia

1.8 mi

Jake's Place Restaurant & Market

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ashland, Virginia

1.9 mi

The Caboose Market & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.8

Ashland, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18047982933

Visit website

Angela's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 136.1

Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+15405825250

Visit website

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 95.2

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18045699707

Visit website

Jake's Place Restaurant & Market

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.8

Ashland, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18047983287

Visit website

Cafe 54 Breakfast and Lunch

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.8

Ashland, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18043688671

Visit website

Sandlot Cafe & Catering

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 68

Hopewell, Virginia

Hours: Closed

+18043343338

Roberto Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 81.6

Sandston, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18042222250

Visit website

Curitiba Art Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 149.7

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

Visit website

Merge Cafe (Stafford)

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 163.3

Stafford, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+15404264142

Visit website

Ordnance Cafe

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 68

Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Suffolk, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 68

Hopewell, Virginia

+18333994638

Visit website

Virginia Welcome Center at Fredericksburg

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 149.7

Fredericksburg, VA

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+15407868344

Visit website

2 stars hotel

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 122.5

Ruther Glen, Virginia

Gari Melchers Home and Studio

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 149.7

Falmouth, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15406541015

Visit website

Fredericksburg Nationals

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 149.7

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15408584242

Visit website

Lake Meade Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Suffolk, Virginia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17575147250

Visit website

Halls of Hysteria Haunted Attraction

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 149.7

Fredericksburg, Virginia

+15402264261

Visit website

National Museum of the Marine Corps

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 163.3

Triangle, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

Visit website

John Lee Pratt Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 149.7

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15406585019

Visit website

Rising Sun Tavern Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 149.7

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15403711494

Visit website

Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 149.7

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15403733362

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Colonial National Historical Park

Colonial National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour $15 near mile 32.8
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
View on nps.gov
Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 72.3
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe National Monument

National Monument

Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...

18 mi from route ~44 min detour Free near mile 13.1
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 190.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.79 one way

$59.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $32.57 $65.15
premium $4.70 $35.26 $70.52
diesel $5.61 $42.06 $84.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

36 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Creeks at Virginia Center - Tesla Supercharger

Glen Allen, VA

Tesla

20 DCFC

White Oak Village - Tesla Supercharger

Richmond, VA

Tesla

18 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Hopewell, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target T1019 (Glen Allen, VA)

Glen Allen, VA

Electrify America

10 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Suffolk, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Colonial Heights, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Chester, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Mechanicsville, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 11 ChargePoint Network: 9 eVgo Network: 4 Non-Networked: 3 Electrify America: 2 RED_E: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 CHAEVI: 1 SYNERGEV: 1 Blink Network: 1 EV Connect: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.2 0 $20.00 $9.14
Efficient EV 47.6 0 $16.67 $7.62
EV Truck/SUV 76.2 0 $26.67 $12.19

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

South Suffolk, VA

Late night in South Suffolk on Friday

Local time

1:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bull Run, VA

Late night in Bull Run on Friday

Local time

1:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Colonial Heights, VA

95 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 54m 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 South Suffolk, VA to Bull Run, VA covers 190.5 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Benns Church Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.2 miles from South Suffolk, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.79 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 190.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (Godwin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 99.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 101.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from South Suffolk, VA to Bull Run, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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