How far is Cana, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?
The driving distance from Cana, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 301 miles (484.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cana and Portsmouth Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cana and Portsmouth Heights.
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Start on Fancy Gap Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Fancy Gap Highway
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Continue on North Andy Griffith Parkway
31.6 mi · 36 min · North Andy Griffith Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 74 East
13.3 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 421 South: Greensboro
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Salem Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Turn straight
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 158: Norlina
1002 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
28 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit left
955 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman G K Butterfield Highway
19.3 mi · 21 min · Congressman G K Butterfield Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East: Emporia, Norfolk
683 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 58 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
735 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Cana and Portsmouth Heights.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 58 East
Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Cana 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 Cana to Portsmouth Heights?
The road trip is about 301 miles (484.4 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Virgilina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Cana and 151.2 miles from Portsmouth Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.07 one way or $84.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cana and Sunny near Portsmouth Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Virgilina
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 Virgilina.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cana and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 238.87 mi (384.42 km).
#1 Cana
Census designated place
| Population | 1,254 |
| Coordinates | 36.5895800, -80.6717300 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| 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: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $42.07 | $84.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $47.04 | $94.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $50.74 | $101.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $59.73 | $119.45 |
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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