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

The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Bassett, VA is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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
230.57 mi
05h 12m
Flight
200.42 mi
322.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.42 mi
Kilometers
322.54 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.57 mi
Kilometers
371.06 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bassett
Fri, Apr 17, 11:36 AM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth Heights
Fri, Apr 17, 4:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth Heights
2026-04-17T06:24
Arrive Bassett
Fri, Apr 17, 11:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
La Crosse
VA

Town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia

From Portsmouth Heights
115.1 mi
02h 36m
To Bassett
115.5 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vick Street

    623 ft · 29 sec · Vick Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Shea Street

    1076 ft · 47 sec · Shea Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Portsmouth Boulevard

    2763 ft · 1 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Victory Boulevard

    2927 ft · 1 min · Victory Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Belmont Avenue

    108 m · 7 sec · Belmont Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 264 West: Bowers Hill

    990 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond

    1 km · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    2197 ft · 31 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway

    1598 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3155 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Military Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Courtland Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Courtland Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway

    22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Piney Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 58

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

  19. 19

    Continue on East Atlantic Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Hill Bypass

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 1

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 58

    18.9 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Clarksville Bypass

    4 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 58

    18.8 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

  25. 25

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on South Boston Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    15.2 mi · 20 min

  31. 31

    Continue on A L Philpott Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · A L Philpott Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on East Church Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Church Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Hooker Street

    1578 ft · 45 sec · Hooker Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Fairy Street

    35 m · 4 sec · Fairy Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard East

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Commonwealth Boulevard East

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Virginia Avenue

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Virginia Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Fairy Stone Park Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairy Stone Park Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Fairystone Park Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Fairystone Park Highway

  39. 39

    Continue on Fairystone Parkway

    1001 ft · 19 sec · Fairystone Parkway

  40. 40

    Turn right onto County Road 673

    34 m · 9 sec · County Road 673

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Sunset Drive

    81 m · 12 sec · Sunset Drive

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunset Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
42 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Boulevard
62.6 mi · 27%
Highway 58
41.2 mi · 18%
Danville Expressway
29.1 mi · 13%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 10%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 9%
Pleasant Shade Drive
6.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Portsmouth Boulevard

Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard

62.1 mi · 01h 21m

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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
200.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Crosse
02h 36m from Portsmouth Heights
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Portsmouth Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bassett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.6 miles (371.1 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?

La Crosse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 115.5 miles from Bassett.

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

The direct path is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.24 one way or $64.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Portsmouth Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bassett.

Stop Ideas Near La Crosse

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Crosse, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Crosse.

RAIL

Petersburg station

85 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

89 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Durham

107 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Wilson

110 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Bassett. Straight-line distance: 200.42 mi (322.54 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
Bassett

#2 Bassett

City in Nebraska, USA

Population1,100
Coordinates36.7593000, -79.9903200
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth Heights (-76.36883, 36.82098)
End: Bassett (-79.99032, 36.7593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.8 L · about $32.24
Round trip
$64.49
16.28 gal · 61.6 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.24 $64.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.05 $72.10
Premium $4.78 $38.89 $77.79
Diesel $5.62 $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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth Heights and Bassett. The current time is 06:24:07.

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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.