How far is Danville, VA from Portsmouth, VA?
The driving distance from Danville, VA to Portsmouth, VA is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danville and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville and Portsmouth.
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Start on South Ridge Street
127 m · 15 sec · South Ridge Street
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Turn left onto Patton Street
2905 ft · 1 min · Patton Street
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Turn right onto River Street
3011 ft · 2 min · River Street
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Continue on South Boston Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · South Boston Road
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Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway
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Continue on Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road
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Continue on Bill Tuck Highway
18.8 mi · 24 min · Bill Tuck Highway
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Continue on Clarksville Bypass
3.6 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass
19.2 mi · 25 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Continue on Highway 1
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 1
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Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass
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Continue on East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street
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Continue on Highway 58
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 58
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Continue on Piney Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road
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Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
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Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive
6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive
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Continue on West Atlantic Street
5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street
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Continue on Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Southampton Parkway
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Continue on West Military Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Military Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
2322 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
3026 ft · 43 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 141 North: Effingham Street, Crawford Street
1059 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Crawford Street, Downtown, Portsmouth
1241 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight left onto Pavilion Drive
1185 ft · 29 sec · Pavilion Drive
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Turn right onto Bart Street
112 m · 7 sec · Bart Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crawford Street
87 m · 6 sec · Crawford Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Crawford Street
1145 ft · 27 sec · Crawford Street
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Turn left onto High Street
50 m · 13 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 Danville 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.
Southampton Parkway
Continue on Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Danville and Sunny near Portsmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danville to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Lawrenceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Danville and 95.8 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Danville and Sunny near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceville
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 Lawrenceville.
Petersburg station
Rocky Mount
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 172.38 mi (277.42 km).
#1 Danville
The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
| Population | 39,869 |
| Coordinates | 36.5859700, -79.3950200 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $26.74 | $53.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.90 | $59.79 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.96 | $75.92 |
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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