How far is Appalachia, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?
The driving distance from Appalachia, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 429 miles (690.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 354.5 miles (570.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Independent city in Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Appalachia and Portsmouth Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Appalachia and Portsmouth Heights.
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Start on East Main Street
32 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Continue straight
149 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Kent Junction Road
7.8 mi · 12 min · Kent Junction Road
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Turn right onto Junction Road
1027 ft · 35 sec · Junction Road
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Turn left onto Main Avenue Southwest
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 11th Street Southwest
573 ft · 27 sec · 11th Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Avenue Southwest
3 mi · 5 min · Kentucky Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Norton Coeburn Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Norton Coeburn Road
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Continue on Bull Run Road
12.5 mi · 18 min · Bull Run Road
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
111 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Continue on US Highway 58 Alternate
6.9 mi · 10 min · US Highway 58 Alternate
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
7.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Turn right
12.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Russell Road Northwest
1.5 km · 3 min · Russell Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Valley Street Northwest
1323 ft · 49 sec · Valley Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Cummings Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Cummings Street
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Take the exit slight right
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
62.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 664 South: Downtown Newport News, Suffolk, Chesapeake
2600 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
16.4 mi · 20 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 337 East: Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Portsmouth Boulevard
3.5 mi · 7 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Turn left onto Byers Avenue
1398 ft · 1 min · Byers Avenue
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Turn right onto Vick Street
141 m · 20 sec · Vick Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vick Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Appalachia and Portsmouth Heights.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Appalachia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Portsmouth Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Appalachia to Portsmouth Heights?
The road trip is about 429 miles (690.4 km) and usually takes 07h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 232.3 miles from Appalachia and 196.7 miles from Portsmouth Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 354.5 miles (570.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.97 one way or $119.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Appalachia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Portsmouth Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Appalachia and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 354.49 mi (570.49 km).
#1 Appalachia
Town in Virginia
| Population | 1,523 |
| Coordinates | 36.9067600, -82.7818300 |
| Altitude | 502 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portsmouth Heights
A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.
| Population | 99,049 |
| Coordinates | 36.8209800, -76.3688300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vick Street (-76.368598, 36.821321)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 690 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $59.97 | $119.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $67.06 | $134.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $72.34 | $144.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $85.15 | $170.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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