How far is Onancock, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?
The driving distance from Onancock, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Onancock and Portsmouth Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Onancock and Portsmouth Heights.
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Start on the route
53 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Queen Street
547 ft · 26 sec · Queen Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Continue on West Main Street
813 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Lankford Highway
43.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lankford Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lankford Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lankford Highway
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Northampton Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond
600 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk
2976 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth
914 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 West: Norfolk
2737 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West, US 13 South: Norfolk, Military Highway
1273 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Norfolk, Portsmouth
2368 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
7.9 mi · 12 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 337 West: Portsmouth Boulevard
3060 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Portsmouth Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Turn right onto Shea Street
1076 ft · 51 sec · Shea Street
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Turn left onto Vick Street
623 ft · 27 sec · Vick Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vick Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Onancock and Portsmouth Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lankford Highway
Turn right onto Lankford Highway
43.1 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Onancock and Clear near Portsmouth Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Onancock to Portsmouth Heights?
The road trip is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Cape Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Onancock and 41.2 miles from Portsmouth Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Onancock and Clear near Portsmouth Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Cape Charles
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cape Charles.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Newport News station
Norfolk
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Onancock and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 70.35 mi (113.22 km).
#1 Onancock
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,205 |
| Coordinates | 37.7118000, -75.7491000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portsmouth Heights
A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.
| Population | 99,049 |
| Coordinates | 36.8209800, -76.3688300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vick Street (-76.368598, 36.821321)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $12.07 | $24.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $13.47 | $26.95 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $18.05 | $36.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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