How far is Halifax, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?
The driving distance from Halifax, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Halifax and Portsmouth Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halifax and Portsmouth Heights.
-
1
Start on Houston Street
619 ft · 27 sec · Houston Street
-
2
Turn straight onto Cemetery Street
64 m · 14 sec · Cemetery Street
-
3
Turn left onto South Main Street
1302 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street
-
4
Continue on Halifax Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Halifax Road
-
5
Turn left onto Old Halifax Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Halifax Road
-
6
Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
-
7
Turn left onto Hodges Street
2877 ft · 1 min · Hodges Street
-
8
Turn right onto John Randolph Boulevard
2085 ft · 40 sec · John Randolph Boulevard
-
9
Continue on James D Hagood Highway
1572 ft · 32 sec · James D Hagood Highway
-
10
Continue on John Randolph Boulevard
2202 ft · 44 sec · John Randolph Boulevard
-
11
Turn left onto Bill Tuck Highway
18.1 mi · 23 min · Bill Tuck Highway
-
12
Continue on Clarksville Bypass
3.6 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass
-
13
Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass
19.2 mi · 25 min · Clarksville Bypass
-
14
Continue on Highway 1
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 1
-
15
Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass
-
16
Continue on East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street
-
17
Continue on Highway 58
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 58
-
18
Continue on Piney Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road
-
19
Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
-
20
Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive
6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive
-
21
Continue on West Atlantic Street
5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street
-
22
Continue on Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Southampton Parkway
-
23
Continue on West Military Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway
-
24
Continue on West Military Highway
2686 ft · 44 sec · West Military Highway
-
25
Continue on Airline Boulevard
2.2 mi · 5 min · Airline Boulevard
-
26
Turn left onto Elmhurst Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Elmhurst Lane
-
27
Turn right onto Cherokee Road
2114 ft · 1 min · Cherokee Road
-
28
Turn left onto City Park Avenue
2678 ft · 2 min · City Park Avenue
-
29
Turn right onto Vick Street
905 ft · 40 sec · Vick Street
-
30
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vick Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Halifax 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
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.
Sunny leaving Halifax 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 Halifax to Portsmouth Heights?
The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Halifax and 82.6 miles from Portsmouth Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Halifax and Sunny near Portsmouth Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
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 Emporia.
Petersburg station
Rocky Mount
Richmond Main Street Station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Halifax and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 141.67 mi (227.99 km).
#1 Halifax
Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,200 |
| Coordinates | 36.7659700, -78.9283400 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#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: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $22.97 | $45.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.69 | $51.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.71 | $55.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.62 | $65.24 |
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 31, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.