How far is Central Garage, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?

The driving distance from Central Garage, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.39 mi
01h 46m
Flight
76.33 mi
122.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.33 mi
Kilometers
122.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.39 mi
Kilometers
151.91 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 9:43 AM EST
Return by in Central Garage
Sat, Nov 7, 11:29 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central Garage
2026-11-07T07:57
Arrive Portsmouth Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 9:43 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Central Garage
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Williamsburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Central Garage
47 mi
00h 53m
To Portsmouth Heights
47.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central Garage and Portsmouth Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on King William Road

    22.2 mi · 30 min · King William Road

  2. 2

    Continue on King William Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · King William Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto New Kent Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · New Kent Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Stage Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Old Stage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1763 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    37.1 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

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

    2600 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  10. 10

    Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  12. 12

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

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Portsmouth Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Byers Avenue

    1398 ft · 1 min · Byers Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Vick Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Vick Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vick Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Stage Road
39.6 mi · 42%
King William Road
22.2 mi · 23%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12.1 mi · 13%
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.31 mi · 5%
New Kent Highway
4.25 mi · 4%
Portsmouth Boulevard
3.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Old Stage Road

Merge slight left

37.1 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
76.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
00h 53m from Central Garage
Leave By
2:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Central Garage and Partly Cloudy near Portsmouth Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Central Garage to Portsmouth Heights?

The road trip is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Central Garage and 47.3 miles from Portsmouth Heights.

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

The direct path is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.04 one way or $26.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Central Garage and Partly Cloudy near Portsmouth Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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 Williamsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.3 mi away

James City County

Williamsburg
County government office,Service establishment
James City County Government Center
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

James City County Government Center

Williamsburg , VA
101 Mounts Bay Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Municipal administration office,Economic development agency,Local government office,County government office,Municipal Department Communication,Municipal Department Finance,Municipal Department of Tourism
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 3.6 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

1 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

36 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

59 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

64 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central Garage and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 76.33 mi (122.84 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Central Garage

Central Garage is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7440300, -77.1316400
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Portsmouth Heights

A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.

Population99,049
Coordinates36.8209800, -76.3688300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: King William Avenue (-77.131548, 37.74413)
End: Vick Street (-76.368598, 36.821321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.61 L · about $13.04
Round trip
$26.09
6.66 gal · 25.22 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $13.04 $26.09
Mid-grade $4.41 $14.70 $29.40
Premium $4.82 $16.05 $32.11
Diesel $6.20 $20.63 $41.27

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Central Garage and Portsmouth Heights. The current time is 07:57:22.

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.