How far is Blackstone, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?
The driving distance from Blackstone, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Surry County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blackstone and Portsmouth Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackstone and Portsmouth Heights.
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Start on East Broad Street
21 m · 7 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Cox Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Cox Road
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Turn right onto East Colonial Trail Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway
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Continue on New Cox Road
23 mi · 29 min · New Cox Road
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Continue on Airport Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Airport Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 95 North, US 460 East: Petersburg, Norfolk
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount NC, Norfolk
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 629: Rives Road
1236 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Rives Road
2 mi · 4 min · Rives Road
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Turn sharp right onto County Drive
9.5 mi · 14 min · County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on North County Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · North County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on North County Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · North County Drive
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Continue on General Mahone Highway
2 mi · 3 min · General Mahone Highway
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Continue on Mahone Highway
620 ft · 10 sec · Mahone Highway
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Continue on General Mahone Boulevard
8.4 mi · 12 min · General Mahone Boulevard
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Continue on Windsor Boulevard
9.9 mi · 16 min · Windsor Boulevard
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Continue on Pruden Boulevard
5.1 mi · 9 min · Pruden Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward US 58 West, US 460 East: Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Continue on West Military Highway
2686 ft · 44 sec · West Military Highway
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Continue on Airline Boulevard
2.2 mi · 5 min · Airline Boulevard
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Turn left onto Elmhurst Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Elmhurst Lane
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Turn right onto Cherokee Road
2114 ft · 1 min · Cherokee Road
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Turn left onto City Park Avenue
2678 ft · 2 min · City Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Vick Street
905 ft · 40 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 Blackstone and Portsmouth Heights.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New Cox Road
Continue on New Cox Road
23 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Blackstone and Sunny near Portsmouth Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blackstone to Portsmouth Heights?
The road trip is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dendron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Blackstone and 54.9 miles from Portsmouth Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.29 one way or $30.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blackstone and Sunny near Portsmouth Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Dendron
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 Dendron.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Petersburg station
Norfolk
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blackstone and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 91.68 mi (147.55 km).
#1 Blackstone
Town in Virginia
| Population | 3,304 |
| Coordinates | 37.0804300, -77.9972300 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $15.29 | $30.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.44 | $36.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.71 | $43.42 |
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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