How far is Henry Fork, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?
The driving distance from Henry Fork, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
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
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Town in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henry Fork and Portsmouth Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henry Fork and Portsmouth Heights.
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Start on Bowles Drive
39 m · 7 sec · Bowles Drive
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Turn right onto Doe Run Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Doe Run Road
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Turn left onto Chestnut Hill Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Chestnut Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Franklin Turnpike
13.3 mi · 18 min · Old Franklin Turnpike
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Continue on West Gretna Road
13.5 mi · 18 min · West Gretna Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 29 South
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 29 South
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 57
725 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Halifax Road
14.5 mi · 20 min · Halifax Road
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Continue on Chatham Road
12.9 mi · 19 min · Chatham Road
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Continue on Mountain Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2011 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Halifax Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Halifax Road
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Turn left onto Old Halifax Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Halifax Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Hodges Street
2877 ft · 1 min · Hodges Street
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Turn right onto John Randolph Boulevard
2085 ft · 40 sec · John Randolph Boulevard
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Continue on James D Hagood Highway
1572 ft · 32 sec · James D Hagood Highway
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Continue on John Randolph Boulevard
2202 ft · 44 sec · John Randolph Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bill Tuck Highway
18.1 mi · 23 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
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 Henry Fork 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 Henry Fork 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 Henry Fork to Portsmouth Heights?
The road trip is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Boydton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118 miles from Henry Fork and 118.2 miles from Portsmouth Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.63 one way or $65.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Henry Fork and Partly Cloudy near Portsmouth Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Boydton
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 Boydton.
Durham
Danville
Rocky Mount
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henry Fork and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 193.73 mi (311.78 km).
#1 Henry Fork
Henry Fork is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.9662500, -79.8703100 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| 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: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $3.92 | $32.63 | $65.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $36.77 | $73.54 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $40.16 | $80.32 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $51.61 | $103.23 |
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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