How far is Hopewell, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?
The driving distance from Hopewell, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopewell and Portsmouth Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell and Portsmouth Heights.
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Start on East Randolph Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Randolph Road
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Continue on James River Drive
14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
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Continue on Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway
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Take the exit right
45 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East
9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
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Continue on Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
713 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carrollton Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
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Continue on Bridge Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Bridge Road
1 km · 1 min · Bridge Road
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Take the exit straight
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 337 East: Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Portsmouth Boulevard
3.5 mi · 7 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Turn left onto Byers Avenue
1398 ft · 1 min · Byers Avenue
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Turn right onto Vick Street
141 m · 20 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 Hopewell and Portsmouth Heights.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
James River Drive
Continue on James River Drive
14.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Hopewell and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Portsmouth Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopewell to Portsmouth Heights?
The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Surry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Hopewell and 40.5 miles from Portsmouth Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hopewell and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Portsmouth Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Surry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
James City County
James City County Government Center
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Surry.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Petersburg station
Norfolk
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopewell and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 60.65 mi (97.61 km).
#1 Hopewell
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 22,378 |
| Coordinates | 37.3043200, -77.2872000 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.73 | $21.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.00 | $24.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.24 | $30.48 |
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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