How far is Bluefield, VA from Portsmouth, VA?
The driving distance from Bluefield, VA to Portsmouth, VA is about 351.8 miles (566.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bluefield and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluefield and Portsmouth.
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Start on South College Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South College Avenue
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Turn straight
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Take the ramp straight
842 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit left
35.7 mi · 40 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
11.6 mi · 14 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 135 South: College Drive, Churchland
1575 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on College Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · College Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward VA 164 East: Downtown Portsmouth
1797 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Freeway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Western Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Freeway
1.1 km · 46 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 141 South: Downtown Portsmouth
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto London Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · London Boulevard
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Turn right onto Effingham Street
552 ft · 11 sec · Effingham Street
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Turn left onto High Street
2679 ft · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on High Street
61 m · 21 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluefield and Portsmouth.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bluefield and Sunny near Portsmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bluefield to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 351.8 miles (566.1 km) and usually takes 06h 10m 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?
Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.1 miles from Bluefield and 158.7 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.1 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 $49.16 one way or $98.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bluefield and Sunny near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro
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 Waynesboro.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bluefield and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 275.73 mi (443.74 km).
#1 Bluefield
Town in Tazwell County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,814 |
| Coordinates | 37.2526200, -81.2712100 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portsmouth
The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia.
| Population | 95,094 |
| Coordinates | 36.8354300, -76.2982700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-76.29827, 36.835429)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 566 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $49.16 | $98.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $54.96 | $109.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $59.29 | $118.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $69.79 | $139.59 |
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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