How far is Brambleton, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?

The driving distance from Brambleton, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
205.28 mi
03h 43m
Flight
162.36 mi
261.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.36 mi
Kilometers
261.29 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.28 mi
Kilometers
330.37 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth Heights
Tue, Nov 10, 4:45 AM EST
Return by in Brambleton
Tue, Nov 10, 8:28 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brambleton
2026-11-10T01:02
Arrive Portsmouth Heights
Tue, Nov 10, 4:45 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brambleton
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Brambleton
102.5 mi
01h 51m
To Portsmouth Heights
102.8 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brambleton and Portsmouth Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brambleton and Portsmouth Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    39 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    39 m · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Nelsonville Terrace

    157 m · 28 sec · Nelsonville Terrace

  5. 5

    Turn left

    34 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cirrus Terrace

    58 m · 10 sec · Cirrus Terrace

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Olympia Drive

    1764 ft · 1 min · Olympia Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Creighton Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Creighton Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Loudoun County Parkway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Loudoun County Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Little River Turnpike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Little River Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 50

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Route 50

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway

    1515 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road

    934 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road

    671 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 664 South: Downtown Newport News, Suffolk, Chesapeake

    2600 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  27. 27

    Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

  28. 28

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 337 East: Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Portsmouth Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Byers Avenue

    1398 ft · 1 min · Byers Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Vick Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Vick Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brambleton and Portsmouth Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.9 mi · 36%
I 64 East
63.9 mi · 31%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12.1 mi · 6%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 4%
Fairfax County Parkway
7.68 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

62.7 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
162.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 51m from Brambleton
Leave By
9:34 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brambleton 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 Brambleton to Portsmouth Heights?

The road trip is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Brambleton and 102.8 miles from Portsmouth Heights.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.95 one way or $55.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brambleton and Sunny near Portsmouth Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 11 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brambleton and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 162.36 mi (261.29 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Brambleton

Brambleton is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9820500, -77.5386000
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
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#2 Portsmouth Heights

A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.

Population99,049
Coordinates36.8209800, -76.3688300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.53864, 38.982058)
End: Vick Street (-76.368598, 36.821321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.24 gal
27.42 L · about $27.95
Round trip
$55.91
14.48 gal · 54.84 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.7 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $27.95 $55.91
Mid-grade $4.35 $31.50 $63.00
Premium $4.77 $34.53 $69.06
Diesel $6.16 $44.58 $89.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Brambleton and Portsmouth Heights. The current time is 01:02:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.