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

The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Bealeton, VA is about 169 miles (271.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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
168.97 mi
03h 23m
Flight
143 mi
230.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143 mi
Kilometers
230.14 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.97 mi
Kilometers
271.93 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bealeton
Sun, Apr 12, 10:08 AM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth Heights
Sun, Apr 12, 1:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth Heights
2026-04-12T06:44
Arrive Bealeton
Sun, Apr 12, 10:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 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
Highland Springs
VA

Census designated place

From Portsmouth Heights
84.5 mi
01h 41m
To Bealeton
84.4 mi
01h 41m

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
0 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  9. 9

    Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

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

  10. 10

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  11. 11

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

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

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

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 Business: Falmouth

    1635 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Warrenton Road

    22.8 mi · 33 min · Warrenton Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Schoolhouse Road

    1519 ft · 38 sec · Schoolhouse Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Schoolhouse Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
63.2 mi · 37%
I 95 North
49.7 mi · 29%
Warrenton Road
22.8 mi · 14%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 7%
Hampton Roads Beltway
9.68 mi · 6%
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.32 mi · 3%
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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
143 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Springs
01h 41m from Portsmouth Heights
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Portsmouth Heights and Mostly Sunny near Bealeton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169 miles (271.9 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 84.4 miles from Bealeton.

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

The direct path is about 143 miles (230.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Highland Springs

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 Highland Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 10.9 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 8.3 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 8.3 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 8.3 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 Highland Springs.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

9 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

17 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

27 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Bealeton. Straight-line distance: 143 mi (230.14 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Portsmouth Heights

A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.

Population99,049
Coordinates36.8209800, -76.3688300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Bealeton

Bealeton is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5717900, -77.7638800
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth Heights (-76.36883, 36.82098)
End: Bealeton (-77.76388, 38.57179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.96 gal
22.57 L · about $23.61
Round trip
$47.22
11.92 gal · 45.14 L
Estimated CO2
53 kg one way
Round trip: 105.9 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.61 $47.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.40 $52.79
Premium $4.78 $28.48 $56.95
Diesel $5.62 $33.52 $67.04

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 Bealeton. The current time is 06:44:21.

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.