Trip from Suffolk, VA to Bull Run, VA

Drive Time

3h 53m

Distance

189.7 mi

305 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 40m ★

6 AM

3h 53m

8 AM

4h 19m

10 AM

4h 2m

12 PM

4h 0m

3 PM

4h 3m

5 PM

4h 18m

8 PM

3h 45m

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

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Suffolk, VA

Mark Stebnicki

Bull Run, VA

Rui Dias

Trip Overview

Traveling from Suffolk to Bull Run covers 189.7 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 53 minutes. Because this is a relatively manageable distance, you can easily complete the entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your journey will take you from the southeastern corner of Virginia toward the northern part of the state, utilizing major arteries like I-95 and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Budgeting roughly $30 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the trip. It is a straightforward, mixed-drive route that connects two distinct parts of the state, making it a practical choice for those looking to reach their destination efficiently.

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 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied driving experience as you transition between local roads and major interstates. While highway travel accounts for 38% of your journey, the road character shifts significantly from smaller connectors like Benns Church Boulevard to the high-speed flow of I-95. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 66 miles on the interstate, providing a consistent rhythm before you navigate the transition into the Bull Run area. This mix keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous grind, though you should be prepared for the different traffic densities associated with these road types. The route balances regional accessibility with the necessity of navigating high-traffic corridors.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 28 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 early in the drive near VA 337 / West Washington Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 189.7 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: near the start (VA 337 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 13 BUS; VA 10; VA 32 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 98.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | VA 337 / West Washington Street

Turn right onto VA 337 / West Washington Street

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 13 BUS; VA 10; VA 32 / North Main Street

Turn left onto US 13 BUS; VA 10; VA 32 / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

98.7 mi into trip | ~2h 2m 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

168.1 mi into trip | ~3h 19m 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

188.1 mi into trip | ~3h 49m 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 Suffolk, VA and Bull Run, VA.

Start on South Saratoga Street

165 ft · 10 sec · South Saratoga Street

Turn right onto VA 337

454 ft · 16 sec · West Washington Street

Turn left onto US 13 BUS; VA 10; VA 32

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 460 BUS; VA 10; VA 32

366 ft · 8 sec · Pruden Boulevard

Turn right onto Godwin Boulevard

8.9 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on VA 10; VA 32

16 mi · 21 min · Benns Church Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Continue on VA 10

9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

Turn left onto VA 10; VA 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rolfe Highway

Turn right onto VA 10

13 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

Continue on VA 10

15 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS

2.9 mi · 4 min · East Randolph Road

Continue on VA 10

2.5 mi · 3 min · East Hundred Road

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 295 North: Washington

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 46 sec · this road

Toward I 295 North: Washington

Merge onto I 295

26 mi · 28 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

2.4 mi · 2 min

Exit 43A Toward I 95 North: Washington Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 95

46 mi · 49 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; US 17

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 95; US 17

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 95

19 mi · 21 min · I 95

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 152B Toward VA 234 North: Manassas Use the right lane.

Continue on VA 234

14 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on VA 234

5.5 mi · 7 min · Prince William Parkway

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto SR 1566

1.4 mi · 2 min · Sudley Manor Drive

Use the right lane.

Continue on SR 1566

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Sudley Manor Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn right

360 ft · 27 sec

Turn right

140 ft · 10 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 3 hour and 53 minute trip, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since you are navigating significant stretches of I-95, try to depart outside of typical rush hours to avoid potential congestion on the busier sections of the highway. Keeping your fuel budget around $30 is a good baseline, but always monitor your vehicle's efficiency during the 66-mile interstate stretches. Because the drive is short enough to handle in one go, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on traffic conditions. Your best bet is to stay alert during the transition from the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway back onto major interstate systems, where merging traffic can become heavy.

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 94.9 miles from Suffolk, VA, or about 1h 58m 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.9 miles or 1h 58m 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 5m

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

Before You Leave

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.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from 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 94.9 mi from Suffolk, VA · 1h 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

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

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.9 miles from 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.36 one way

$60.72 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$33.08	$66.16
premium	$4.78	$35.68	$71.37
diesel	$5.64	$42.14	$84.29

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. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	56.9	$19.92	$9.11
Efficient EV	47.4	$16.60	$7.59
EV Truck/SUV	75.9	$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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Suffolk, VA

Evening in Suffolk on Sunday

Local time

7:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bull Run, VA

Evening in Bull Run on Sunday

Local time

7:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°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

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 53m 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 Suffolk, VA to Bull Run, VA covers 189.7 miles and takes about 3h 53m 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 94.9 miles from Suffolk, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.36 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 route from Suffolk, VA to Bull Run, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Suffolk, VA to Bull Run, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bull Run, VA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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