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

The driving distance from Lawrenceville, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.5 mi
01h 43m
Flight
81.9 mi
131.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.9 mi
Kilometers
131.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.5 mi
Kilometers
148.86 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth Heights
Tue, May 26, 12:15 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrenceville
Tue, May 26, 1:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrenceville
2026-05-25T22:32
Arrive Portsmouth Heights
Tue, May 26, 12:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrenceville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Courtland
VA

Town

From Lawrenceville
46.1 mi
00h 51m
To Portsmouth Heights
46.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Hicks Street

    3 m · 5 sec · West Hicks Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2351 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lawrenceville Plank Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lawrenceville Plank Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    876 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Governor Harrison Parkway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on West Atlantic Street

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Southampton Parkway

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Southampton Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Military Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Military Highway

    2686 ft · 44 sec · West Military Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Airline Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Airline Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Elmhurst Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Elmhurst Lane

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cherokee Road

    2114 ft · 1 min · Cherokee Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto City Park Avenue

    2678 ft · 2 min · City Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Vick Street

    905 ft · 40 sec · Vick Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrenceville 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 67%
Governor Harrison Parkway
9.77 mi · 11%
Pleasant Shade Drive
6.38 mi · 7%
West Atlantic Street
5.09 mi · 6%
West Military Highway
3.06 mi · 3%
Airline Boulevard
2.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
81.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Courtland
00h 51m from Lawrenceville
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lawrenceville and 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 Lawrenceville to Portsmouth Heights?

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.9 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?

Courtland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Lawrenceville and 46.4 miles from Portsmouth Heights.

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

The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lawrenceville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Portsmouth Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Courtland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Courtland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Courtland.

RAIL

Newport News station

64 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Petersburg station

67 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

70 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
BUS

Norfolk

71 mi away
215 W York Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceville and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 81.9 mi (131.81 km).

Lawrenceville

#1 Lawrenceville

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates36.7576500, -77.8469400
Altitude76
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: East Hicks Street (-77.846963, 36.757786)
End: Vick Street (-76.368598, 36.821321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.36 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.90
6.54 gal · 24.72 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.95 $25.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.48 $28.97
Premium $4.78 $15.62 $31.25
Diesel $5.62 $18.39 $36.78

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrenceville and Portsmouth Heights. The current time is 22:32:26.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.