How far is Chincoteague, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?
The driving distance from Chincoteague, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chincoteague and Portsmouth Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chincoteague and Portsmouth Heights.
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Start on Main Street
2728 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Chincoteague Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Chincoteague Road
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Turn left onto Atlantic Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Atlantic Road
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Turn right onto Thornton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Thornton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lankford Highway
58.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Lankford Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lankford Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lankford Highway
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Northampton Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond
600 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk
2976 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth
914 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 West: Norfolk
2737 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West, US 13 South: Norfolk, Military Highway
1273 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Norfolk, Portsmouth
2368 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
7.9 mi · 12 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 337 West: Portsmouth Boulevard
3060 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Portsmouth Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Turn right onto Shea Street
1076 ft · 51 sec · Shea Street
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Turn left onto Vick Street
623 ft · 27 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 Chincoteague and Portsmouth Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lankford Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lankford Highway
58.5 mi · 01h 23m
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 Chincoteague 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 Chincoteague to Portsmouth Heights?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Eastville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Chincoteague and 55.4 miles from Portsmouth Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chincoteague and Sunny near Portsmouth Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Eastville
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 Eastville.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Newport News station
Norfolk
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chincoteague and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 94.13 mi (151.48 km).
#1 Chincoteague
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,866 |
| Coordinates | 37.9331800, -75.3788100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.59 | $37.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.88 | $43.75 |
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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