How far is Pembroke, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?
The driving distance from Pembroke, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 296 miles (476.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
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Halfway Point
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Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke and Portsmouth Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke and Portsmouth Heights.
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Start on Cascade Drive
128 m · 19 sec · Cascade Drive
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Turn right onto Virginia Avenue
10.3 mi · 14 min · Virginia Avenue
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Continue on Pandapas Pond Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road
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Turn left onto Coal Bank Hollow Road
119 m · 8 sec · Coal Bank Hollow Road
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Continue on Coal Bank Hollow Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Tabor Road
9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road
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Continue on Newport Road
7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Catawba Valley Drive
9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Electric Road
50 m · 3 sec · North Electric Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Electric Road
3065 ft · 1 min · North Electric Road
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Turn left
1497 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
79.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
62.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 664 South: Downtown Newport News, Suffolk, Chesapeake
2600 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.3 mi · 5 min · Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 337 East: Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Portsmouth Boulevard
3.5 mi · 7 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Turn left onto Byers Avenue
1398 ft · 1 min · Byers Avenue
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Turn right onto Vick Street
141 m · 20 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 Pembroke 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.
I 64 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pembroke and Mostly Sunny near Portsmouth Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke to Portsmouth Heights?
The road trip is about 296 miles (476.4 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.3 miles from Pembroke and 135.8 miles from Portsmouth Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.39 one way or $82.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pembroke and Mostly Sunny near Portsmouth Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 237.89 mi (382.85 km).
#1 Pembroke
Town of Virginia United States
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 37.3195700, -80.6389500 |
| Altitude | 504 |
| 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: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $3.96 | $41.39 | $82.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $46.28 | $92.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $49.93 | $99.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $58.77 | $117.54 |
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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