How far is Lakeside, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?
The driving distance from Lakeside, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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Halfway Point
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Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeside and Portsmouth Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside and Portsmouth Heights.
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Start on Cedar Croft Street
1440 ft · 1 min · Cedar Croft Street
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Turn left onto Dumbarton Road
2675 ft · 1 min · Dumbarton Road
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Turn right onto Lakeside Avenue
1841 ft · 45 sec · Lakeside Avenue
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Continue on Hermitage Road
1007 ft · 26 sec · Hermitage Road
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Take the ramp right
762 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
3.9 mi · 5 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
73.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 664 South: Downtown Newport News, Suffolk, Chesapeake
2600 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.3 mi · 5 min · Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
5.9 mi · 7 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 Lakeside 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.
I 64 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
73.9 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeside and 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 Lakeside to Portsmouth Heights?
The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Lakeside and 50.3 miles from Portsmouth Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.87 one way or $27.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeside and Showers And Thunderstorms near Portsmouth Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg
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 Williamsburg.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Norfolk
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 81.68 mi (131.45 km).
#1 Lakeside
Lakeside is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6076500, -77.4769300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.87 | $27.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $15.63 | $31.25 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $17.07 | $34.13 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $21.93 | $43.87 |
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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