Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
189.7 mi
305 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
The drive from Suffolk, VA to Bull Run, VA covers 189.7 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Washington Street, North Main Street, Pruden Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.58 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
94.9 miles from Suffolk, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 53m drive with frequent turns across 189.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pruden Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Godwin Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Benns Church Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Colonial Trail East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rolfe Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Colonial Trail West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Suffolk, VA and Bull Run, VA.
Start on South Saratoga Street
Turn right onto West Washington Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Continue on Pruden Boulevard
Turn right onto Godwin Boulevard
Continue on Benns Church Boulevard
Continue on Colonial Trail East
Turn left onto Rolfe Highway
Turn right onto Colonial Trail West
Continue on James River Drive
Continue on East Randolph Road
Continue on East Hundred Road
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington
Continue on I 295 North: Washington
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
Merge slight right
Keep slight right
Keep slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North: Manassas
Continue on Dumfries Road
Continue on Prince William Parkway
Turn right onto Sudley Manor Drive
Continue on Sudley Manor Drive
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.9 miles or 1h 56m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bull Run, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Suffolk, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Suffolk, VA
This is one driving day of about 189.7 miles and 3h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.9 mi from Suffolk, VA · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 94.9 miles from Suffolk, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$29.58 one way
$59.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $33.08 | $66.16 |
| premium | $4.78 | $35.68 | $71.37 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $42.00 | $84.01 |
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: 66.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.92 | $9.11 |
| Efficient EV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.60 | $7.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.9 | 0 | $26.56 | $12.14 |
Gas CO2
66 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Suffolk on Saturday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Bull Run on Saturday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
88°F
Middletown, MD
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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