How far is Courtland, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?
The driving distance from Courtland, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Suffolk County, Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Courtland and Portsmouth Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Courtland and Portsmouth Heights.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Jerusalem Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Jerusalem Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Bridge Road
14 m · 1 sec · Old Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Bridge Road
1322 ft · 24 sec · Old Bridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
19 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1125 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southampton Parkway
37.2 mi · 50 min · Southampton Parkway
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Continue on West Military Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway
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Continue on West Military Highway
2686 ft · 44 sec · West Military Highway
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Continue on Airline Boulevard
2.2 mi · 5 min · Airline Boulevard
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Turn left onto Elmhurst Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Elmhurst Lane
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Turn right onto Cherokee Road
2114 ft · 1 min · Cherokee Road
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Turn left onto City Park Avenue
2678 ft · 2 min · City Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Vick Street
905 ft · 40 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 Courtland 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.
Southampton Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southampton Parkway
37.2 mi · 00h 50m
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 Courtland 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 Courtland to Portsmouth Heights?
The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
South Suffolk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Courtland and 23.6 miles from Portsmouth Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Courtland and Sunny near Portsmouth Heights.
Stop Ideas Near South Suffolk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Suffolk City Social Services
Suffolk City Hall
Franklin Utilities
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Suffolk.
Norfolk
Newport News station
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Courtland and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 39.37 mi (63.36 km).
#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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
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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