How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from Aquia Harbour, VA?

The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Aquia Harbour, VA is about 157 miles (252.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
156.94 mi
03h 04m
Flight
126.41 mi
203.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.41 mi
Kilometers
203.44 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.94 mi
Kilometers
252.57 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aquia Harbour
Sun, Apr 12, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth Heights
Sun, Apr 12, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth Heights
2026-04-12T01:18
Arrive Aquia Harbour
Sun, Apr 12, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portsmouth Heights
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
Windsor
VA

Town in southeastern Virginia, United States

From Portsmouth Heights
78.5 mi
01h 32m
To Aquia Harbour
78.5 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights and Aquia Harbour.

  1. 1

    Start on Vick Street

    44 m · 7 sec · Vick Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Vick Street

    98 m · 18 sec · Vick Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Byers Avenue

    1359 ft · 1 min · Byers Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Portsmouth Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Taylor Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pughsville Road

    525 ft · 17 sec · Pughsville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 664 North: Newport News

    1954 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    14 mi · 18 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Aquia

    1553 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Richmond Highway

    1108 ft · 36 sec · Richmond Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Washington Drive

    2776 ft · 1 min · Washington Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Richmond Drive

    2653 ft · 1 min · Richmond Drive

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Aquia Drive

    115 m · 10 sec · Aquia Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Aquia Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth Heights and Aquia Harbour.

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
63.2 mi · 40%
I 95 North
59.5 mi · 38%
Hampton Roads Beltway
14 mi · 9%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 8%
Portsmouth Boulevard
2.13 mi · 1%
Taylor Road
2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight left

61.1 mi · 01h 08m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
126.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 32m from Portsmouth Heights
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Portsmouth Heights and Mostly Sunny near Aquia Harbour.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Heights to Aquia Harbour?

The road trip is about 157 miles (252.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 78.5 miles from Aquia Harbour.

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

The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.94 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portsmouth Heights and Mostly Sunny near Aquia Harbour.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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 Windsor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 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 13.3 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 13.3 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 Windsor.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

27 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

37 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Aquia Harbour. Straight-line distance: 126.41 mi (203.44 km).

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#1 Portsmouth Heights

A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.

Population99,049
Coordinates36.8209800, -76.3688300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Aquia Harbour

#2 Aquia Harbour

Census designated place

Population6,727
Coordinates38.4626200, -77.3888700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth Heights (-76.36883, 36.82098)
End: Aquia Harbour (-77.38887, 38.46262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.96 L · about $21.94
Round trip
$43.89
11.08 gal · 41.92 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.94 $43.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.54 $49.07
Premium $4.78 $26.47 $52.94
Diesel $5.62 $31.16 $62.31

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth Heights and Aquia Harbour. The current time is 01:18:51.

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.