How far is Fishersville, VA from Portsmouth, VA?

The driving distance from Fishersville, VA to Portsmouth, VA is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.5 miles (274.4 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 EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
199.71 mi
03h 10m
Flight
170.5 mi
274.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.5 mi
Kilometers
274.4 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.71 mi
Kilometers
321.4 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
Sat, May 30, 7:37 AM EDT
Return by in Fishersville
Sat, May 30, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishersville
2026-05-30T04:27
Arrive Portsmouth
Sat, May 30, 7:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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 EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fishersville
9:00 PM EDT
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
Chamberlayne
VA

Census designated place

From Fishersville
99.1 mi
01h 35m
To Portsmouth
100.6 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph N
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fishersville and Portsmouth.

  1. 1

    Start on Long Meadow Road

    9 m · 9 sec · Long Meadow Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jefferson Highway

    826 ft · 20 sec · Jefferson Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tinkling Spring Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Tinkling Spring Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1622 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

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

    2600 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  12. 12

    Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

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

  13. 13

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 135 South: College Drive, Churchland

    1575 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on College Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · College Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward VA 164 East: Downtown Portsmouth

    1797 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Western Freeway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Western Freeway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Freeway

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 141 South: Downtown Portsmouth

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto London Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · London Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Effingham Street

    552 ft · 11 sec · Effingham Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto High Street

    2679 ft · 1 min · High Street

  23. 23

    Continue on High Street

    61 m · 21 sec · High Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tinkling Spring Road
87.1 mi · 44%
I 64 East
63.9 mi · 32%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 11%
Hampton Roads Beltway
7.25 mi · 4%
Western Freeway
5.83 mi · 3%
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tinkling Spring Road

Merge slight left

85.3 mi · 01h 33m

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
+29.2 mi
170.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamberlayne
01h 35m from Fishersville
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fishersville and Mostly Sunny near Portsmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fishersville to Portsmouth?

The road trip is about 199.7 miles (321.4 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?

Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.1 miles from Fishersville and 100.6 miles from Portsmouth.

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

The direct path is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.93 one way or $55.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne

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 Chamberlayne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.5 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 7.7 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 7.6 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 7.6 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 Chamberlayne.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

15 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

43 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishersville and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 170.5 mi (274.4 km).

Fishersville

#1 Fishersville

Census designated place

Population7,462
Coordinates38.0990200, -78.9691900
Altitude406
CountryUnited States
Portsmouth

#2 Portsmouth

The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Population95,094
Coordinates36.8354300, -76.2982700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Meadow Road (-78.969251, 38.09907)
End: High Street (-76.29827, 36.835429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.68 L · about $27.93
Round trip
$55.85
14.1 gal · 53.36 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.93 $55.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.22 $62.45
Premium $4.78 $33.68 $67.37
Diesel $5.62 $39.65 $79.30

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fishersville and Portsmouth. The current time is 04:27:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.