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

The driving distance from Lincolnia, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 187.7 miles (302 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
187.67 mi
03h 16m
Flight
144.34 mi
232.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.34 mi
Kilometers
232.29 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.67 mi
Kilometers
302.02 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM EDT
Return by in Lincolnia
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincolnia
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Portsmouth Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincolnia
9:00 PM EDT
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 Lincolnia
94.2 mi
01h 38m
To Portsmouth Heights
93.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Little River Turnpike

    21 m · 2 sec · Little River Turnpike

  2. 2

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Turn uturn onto North Beauregard Street

    52 m · 12 sec · North Beauregard Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Little River Turnpike

    1491 ft · 44 sec · Little River Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Duke Street

    1501 ft · 37 sec · Duke Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Walker Street

    97 m · 20 sec · South Walker Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Duke Street

    1441 ft · 43 sec · Duke Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 395 South: Richmond

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    36.3 mi · 43 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  16. 16

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

    2600 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  18. 18

    Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  20. 20

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

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Portsmouth Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Byers Avenue

    1398 ft · 1 min · Byers Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Vick Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Vick Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincolnia 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
87.3 mi · 47%
I 64 East
63.9 mi · 34%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12.1 mi · 6%
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.31 mi · 2%
Portsmouth Boulevard
3.52 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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
144.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 38m from Lincolnia
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lincolnia and Mostly Clear near Portsmouth Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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 94.2 miles from Lincolnia and 93.5 miles from Portsmouth Heights.

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

The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.22 one way or $52.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincolnia and Mostly Clear 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 7.9 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 7 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 6.9 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 6.9 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 Lincolnia and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 144.34 mi (232.29 km).

Lincolnia

#1 Lincolnia

Census designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Population22,855
Coordinates38.8184500, -77.1433100
Altitude75
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: Beauregard Street (-77.143284, 38.818438)
End: Vick Street (-76.368598, 36.821321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.62 gal
25.07 L · about $26.22
Round trip
$52.44
13.24 gal · 50.14 L
Estimated CO2
58.8 kg one way
Round trip: 117.7 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.22 $52.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.32 $58.64
Premium $4.78 $31.63 $63.26
Diesel $5.62 $37.23 $74.46

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincolnia and Portsmouth Heights. The current time is 23:46:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.