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

The driving distance from Countryside, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
208.9 mi
03h 37m
Flight
163.61 mi
263.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.61 mi
Kilometers
263.3 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.9 mi
Kilometers
336.2 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth Heights
Mon, Nov 9, 9:39 AM EST
Return by in Countryside
Mon, Nov 9, 1:16 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Countryside
2026-11-09T06:02
Arrive Portsmouth Heights
Mon, Nov 9, 9:39 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Countryside
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Countryside
104.9 mi
01h 48m
To Portsmouth Heights
104 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 23 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Countryside Boulevard

    1375 ft · 40 sec · Countryside Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Leesburg Pike

    11.7 mi · 18 min · Leesburg Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington

    1536 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road

    945 ft · 14 sec · Dulles Toll Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dulles Toll Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Richmond

    2767 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond

    2615 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franconia

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Richmond

    2034 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    35.7 mi · 42 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  18. 18

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

    2600 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  20. 20

    Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  22. 22

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

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Portsmouth Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Byers Avenue

    1398 ft · 1 min · Byers Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Vick Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Vick Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vick Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
84.3 mi · 40%
I 64 East
63.9 mi · 31%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12.1 mi · 6%
Leesburg Pike
11.7 mi · 6%
Capital Beltway
10.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

62.7 mi · 01h 10m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
163.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 48m from Countryside
Leave By
9:46 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Countryside 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 Countryside to Portsmouth Heights?

The road trip is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Countryside and 104 miles from Portsmouth Heights.

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

The direct path is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.54 one way or $57.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Countryside and Sunny near Portsmouth Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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 Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 13.3 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 14.2 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 14.1 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 14.1 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 Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Countryside and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 163.61 mi (263.3 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Countryside

Countryside is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0409400, -77.4136000
Altitude91
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: Countryside Boulevard (-77.413582, 39.040945)
End: Vick Street (-76.368598, 36.821321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.9 L · about $28.54
Round trip
$57.07
14.74 gal · 55.8 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $28.54 $57.07
Mid-grade $4.37 $32.18 $64.37
Premium $4.78 $35.24 $70.47
Diesel $6.17 $45.45 $90.90

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 Countryside and Portsmouth Heights. The current time is 06:02:30.

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.