How far is Loch Lomond, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?

The driving distance from Loch Lomond, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 189 miles (304.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.94 mi
03h 24m
Flight
148.67 mi
239.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.67 mi
Kilometers
239.26 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.94 mi
Kilometers
304.07 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth Heights
Mon, May 25, 9:22 PM EDT
Return by in Loch Lomond
Tue, May 26, 12:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loch Lomond
2026-05-25T17:58
Arrive Portsmouth Heights
Mon, May 25, 9:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loch Lomond
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 Loch Lomond
93.5 mi
01h 42m
To Portsmouth Heights
95.5 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
83°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loch Lomond and Portsmouth Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Arlington Avenue

    137 m · 25 sec · Arlington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Amherst Drive

    1177 ft · 37 sec · Amherst Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lomond Drive

    650 ft · 28 sec · Lomond Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Victoria Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Victoria Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Plantation Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Plantation Lane

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sudley Road

    2134 ft · 52 sec · Sudley Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Grant Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Grant Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grant Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · Grant Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Grant Avenue

    1599 ft · 41 sec · Grant Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Dumfries Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    748 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dumfries Road

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2284 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  21. 21

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

    2600 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  23. 23

    Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

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

  24. 24

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  25. 25

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

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Portsmouth Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Byers Avenue

    1398 ft · 1 min · Byers Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Vick Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Vick Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loch Lomond and Portsmouth Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dumfries Road
83 mi · 44%
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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
148.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 42m from Loch Lomond
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Loch Lomond 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 Loch Lomond to Portsmouth Heights?

The road trip is about 189 miles (304.1 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Loch Lomond and 95.5 miles from Portsmouth Heights.

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

The direct path is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.42 one way or $52.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Loch Lomond and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 7.8 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 6.6 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 6.5 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 6.5 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 Loch Lomond and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 148.67 mi (239.26 km).

Loch Lomond

#1 Loch Lomond

Census designated place in Prince William County, Virginia, United States

Population3,701
Coordinates38.7862300, -77.4780400
Altitude58
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: Arlington Avenue (-77.477793, 38.786484)
End: Vick Street (-76.368598, 36.821321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.24 L · about $26.42
Round trip
$52.84
13.34 gal · 50.48 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.42 $52.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.54 $59.08
Premium $4.78 $31.87 $63.74
Diesel $5.62 $37.51 $75.02

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Loch Lomond and Portsmouth Heights. The current time is 17:58:20.

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.