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

The driving distance from Concord, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.72 mi
03h 10m
Flight
148.1 mi
238.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.1 mi
Kilometers
238.35 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.72 mi
Kilometers
279.57 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth Heights
Mon, Nov 9, 12:02 AM EST
Return by in Concord
Mon, Nov 9, 3:12 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-11-08T20:51
Arrive Portsmouth Heights
Mon, Nov 9, 12:02 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
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
Chesterfield Court House
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Concord
90.2 mi
01h 35m
To Portsmouth Heights
83.6 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Phoebe Pond Road

    22 m · 4 sec · Phoebe Pond Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Village Highway

    2641 ft · 57 sec · Village Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Richmond Highway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · Richmond Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Prince Edward Highway

    24.1 mi · 29 min · Prince Edward Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Holly Farms Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway

    17.2 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Centre Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Commonwealth Centre Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    19 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 288 South

    1577 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Petersburg

    1495 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on West Hundred Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · West Hundred Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  17. 17

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    713 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Carrollton Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Bridge Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Bridge Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bridge Road

  28. 28

    Take the exit straight

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  30. 30

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

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Portsmouth Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Byers Avenue

    1398 ft · 1 min · Byers Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Vick Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Vick Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord 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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Prince Edward Highway
24.1 mi · 14%
Richmond Highway
20.1 mi · 12%
Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi · 10%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 8%
Hull Street Road
13.7 mi · 8%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Prince Edward Highway

Continue on Prince Edward Highway

24.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
148.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield Court House
01h 35m from Concord
Leave By
10:40 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Concord 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 Concord to Portsmouth Heights?

The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Chesterfield Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Concord and 83.6 miles from Portsmouth Heights.

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

The direct path is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 10:40 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.74 one way or $47.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Concord and Partly Cloudy near Portsmouth Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield Court House

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 Chesterfield Court House and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 10.7 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 11.1 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 11.2 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 11.2 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 Chesterfield Court House.

RAIL

Petersburg station

16 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

26 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

43 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 148.1 mi (238.35 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Concord

Concord is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3426400, -78.9750200
Altitude269
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: Phoebe Pond Road (-78.975015, 37.342767)
End: Vick Street (-76.368598, 36.821321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.2 L · about $23.74
Round trip
$47.47
12.26 gal · 46.4 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $23.74 $47.47
Mid-grade $4.37 $26.77 $53.54
Premium $4.78 $29.31 $58.62
Diesel $6.17 $37.80 $75.61

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Portsmouth Heights. The current time is 20:51:54.

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.