How far is Cloverdale, VA from Portsmouth, VA?
The driving distance from Cloverdale, VA to Portsmouth, VA is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
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County in Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cloverdale and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cloverdale and Portsmouth.
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Start on Read Mountain Road
1790 ft · 39 sec · Read Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lee Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 81 North: Lexington
80 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 81 North: Lexington
1493 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
70.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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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
6.1 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.3 mi · 5 min · Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
1.1 mi · 1 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 Cloverdale and Portsmouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Cloverdale and Sunny near Portsmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cloverdale to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Louisa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.8 miles from Cloverdale and 100.7 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 8:34 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.45 one way or $64.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cloverdale and Sunny near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Louisa
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 Louisa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cloverdale and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 202.12 mi (325.28 km).
#1 Cloverdale
Cloverdale is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3651400, -79.9056000 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| 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: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.87 | $32.45 | $64.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $36.60 | $73.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.06 | $80.13 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $51.68 | $103.36 |
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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