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

The driving distance from Hayfield, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.8 miles (225 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
184.19 mi
03h 15m
Flight
139.82 mi
225.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.82 mi
Kilometers
225.02 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.19 mi
Kilometers
296.42 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 6:47 AM EST
Return by in Hayfield
Sat, Nov 7, 10:02 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hayfield
2026-11-07T03:32
Arrive Portsmouth Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 6:47 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hayfield
9:00 PM EST
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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Hayfield
92 mi
01h 37m
To Portsmouth Heights
92.3 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadmoor Street

    531 ft · 22 sec · Broadmoor Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bing Court

    133 m · 17 sec · Bing Court

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hayfield Road

    130 m · 22 sec · Hayfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Telegraph Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Telegraph Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Richmond Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Richmond Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Richmond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    26.8 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  13. 13

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

    2600 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  15. 15

    Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

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

  16. 16

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  17. 17

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

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Portsmouth Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Byers Avenue

    1398 ft · 1 min · Byers Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Vick Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Vick Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hayfield 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
76.2 mi · 41%
I 64 East
63.9 mi · 35%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12.1 mi · 7%
Telegraph Road
4.45 mi · 2%
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.31 mi · 2%
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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
139.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 37m from Hayfield
Leave By
10:30 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hayfield and Partly Cloudy near Portsmouth Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hayfield to Portsmouth Heights?

The road trip is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Hayfield and 92.3 miles from Portsmouth Heights.

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

The direct path is about 139.8 miles (225 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 10:30 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.46 one way or $50.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hayfield and Partly Cloudy near Portsmouth Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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 Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.6 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 6 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 5.9 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 5.9 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 Mechanicsville.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hayfield and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 139.82 mi (225.02 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hayfield

Hayfield is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7517800, -77.1358100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
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#2 Portsmouth Heights

A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.

Population99,049
Coordinates36.8209800, -76.3688300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadmoor Street (-77.135829, 38.751781)
End: Vick Street (-76.368598, 36.821321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.5 gal
24.6 L · about $25.46
Round trip
$50.92
13 gal · 49.2 L
Estimated CO2
57.8 kg one way
Round trip: 115.5 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $25.46 $50.92
Mid-grade $4.41 $28.69 $57.38
Premium $4.82 $31.34 $62.67
Diesel $6.20 $40.27 $80.55

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Hayfield and Portsmouth Heights. The current time is 03:32:16.

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.