How far is Loudoun Valley Estates, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?

The driving distance from Loudoun Valley Estates, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 209 miles (336.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
208.94 mi
03h 45m
Flight
161.63 mi
260.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.63 mi
Kilometers
260.12 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.94 mi
Kilometers
336.26 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 7:17 PM EDT
Return by in Loudoun Valley Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 11:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loudoun Valley Estates
2026-10-15T15:32
Arrive Portsmouth Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 7:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loudoun Valley Estates
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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Loudoun Valley Estates
102.3 mi
01h 52m
To Portsmouth Heights
106.7 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Loudoun Valley Estates and Portsmouth Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loudoun Valley Estates and Portsmouth Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadrun Meadow Circle

    82 m · 15 sec · Broadrun Meadow Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Barnstead Drive

    1565 ft · 1 min · Barnstead Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Evergreen Ridge Drive

    1182 ft · 27 sec · Evergreen Ridge Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loudoun County Parkway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Loudoun County Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Little River Turnpike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Little River Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 50

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Route 50

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway

    1515 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road

    934 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road

    671 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  20. 20

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

    2600 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  22. 22

    Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

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

  23. 23

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  24. 24

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

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Portsmouth Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Byers Avenue

    1398 ft · 1 min · Byers Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Vick Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Vick Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loudoun Valley Estates 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.9 mi · 36%
I 64 East
63.9 mi · 31%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12.1 mi · 6%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 4%
Fairfax County Parkway
7.68 mi · 4%
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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
161.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 52m from Loudoun Valley Estates
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Loudoun Valley Estates and Mostly Cloudy near Portsmouth Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Loudoun Valley Estates to Portsmouth Heights?

The road trip is about 209 miles (336.3 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Loudoun Valley Estates and 106.7 miles from Portsmouth Heights.

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

The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.50 one way or $60.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Loudoun Valley Estates and Mostly Cloudy near Portsmouth Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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 Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 10.8 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 11.6 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 11.5 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 11.5 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 Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loudoun Valley Estates and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 161.63 mi (260.12 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Loudoun Valley Estates

Loudoun Valley Estates is a census-designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9808100, -77.5079000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Portsmouth Heights

A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.

Population99,049
Coordinates36.8209800, -76.3688300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadrun Meadow Circle (-77.507625, 38.980844)
End: Vick Street (-76.368598, 36.821321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.91 L · about $30.50
Round trip
$60.99
14.74 gal · 55.82 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $30.50 $60.99
Mid-grade $4.63 $34.14 $68.28
Premium $5.01 $36.95 $73.89
Diesel $6.21 $45.78 $91.56

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Loudoun Valley Estates and Portsmouth Heights. The current time is 15:32:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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