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

The driving distance from Massanutten, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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
202.73 mi
03h 33m
Flight
169.86 mi
273.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.86 mi
Kilometers
273.37 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.73 mi
Kilometers
326.27 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth Heights
Tue, May 26, 2:38 PM EDT
Return by in Massanutten
Tue, May 26, 6:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Massanutten
2026-05-26T11:05
Arrive Portsmouth Heights
Tue, May 26, 2:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Massanutten
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
Glen Allen
VA

Town in Alabama, USA

From Massanutten
101.2 mi
01h 46m
To Portsmouth Heights
101.5 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Massanutten Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Massanutten Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Resort Drive

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Resort Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Spotswood Trail

    18.6 mi · 24 min · Spotswood Trail

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Stanardsville By-Pass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Stanardsville By-Pass

  5. 5

    Continue on Spotswood Trail

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spotswood Trail

    51 m · 3 sec · Spotswood Trail

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Spotswood Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    813 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    22 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Martinsburg Avenue

    2056 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    11 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    2073 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    40 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  19. 19

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

    2600 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  21. 21

    Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

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

  22. 22

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  23. 23

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

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Portsmouth Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Byers Avenue

    1398 ft · 1 min · Byers Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Vick Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Vick Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Massanutten 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
63.9 mi · 32%
James Madison Highway
51.3 mi · 25%
Spotswood Trail
35.8 mi · 18%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 11%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12.1 mi · 6%
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.31 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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
169.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Allen
01h 46m from Massanutten
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Massanutten and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Portsmouth Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Glen Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Massanutten and 101.5 miles from Portsmouth Heights.

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

The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen

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 Glen Allen 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 9.3 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 9.2 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 9.2 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 Glen Allen.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

11 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

16 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

48 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Massanutten and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 169.86 mi (273.37 km).

Massanutten

#1 Massanutten

Census designated place

Population2,291
Coordinates38.4095700, -78.7378000
Altitude518
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: Massanutten Drive (-78.73654, 38.408342)
End: Vick Street (-76.368598, 36.821321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.08 L · about $28.32
Round trip
$56.64
14.3 gal · 54.16 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.32 $56.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.67 $63.33
Premium $4.78 $34.16 $68.33
Diesel $5.62 $40.21 $80.42

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 Massanutten and Portsmouth Heights. The current time is 11:05:27.

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.