How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from Bellwood, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Bellwood, VA is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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 58m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth Heights and Bellwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights and Bellwood.
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Start on Vick Street
44 m · 7 sec · Vick Street
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Continue on Vick Street
98 m · 18 sec · Vick Street
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Turn left onto Byers Avenue
1359 ft · 1 min · Byers Avenue
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Turn right onto Portsmouth Boulevard
2.1 mi · 5 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Turn right onto Taylor Road
2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Road
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Turn left onto Pughsville Road
525 ft · 17 sec · Pughsville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 664 North: Newport News
1954 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: Bridge Road
1578 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Freeway
3104 ft · 44 sec · Western Freeway
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Continue on Bridge Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road
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Continue on Carrollton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Benns Church Boulevard
12.1 mi · 16 min · Benns Church Boulevard
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Continue on Colonial Trail East
9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
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Turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway
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Turn right onto Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
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Continue on James River Drive
14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
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Continue on East Randolph Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Randolph Road
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Continue on East Hundred Road
6.6 mi · 9 min · East Hundred Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Richmond
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
3.2 mi · 4 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 613: Willis Road
675 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Willis Road
2239 ft · 51 sec · Willis Road
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Turn right onto Route 1
1.5 mi · 3 min · Route 1
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 1
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth Heights and Bellwood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
James River Drive
Continue on James River Drive
14.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Portsmouth Heights and Sunny near Bellwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Heights to Bellwood?
The road trip is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Surry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 42.4 miles from Bellwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portsmouth Heights and Sunny near Bellwood.
Stop Ideas Near Surry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
James City County
James City County Government Center
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Surry.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Petersburg station
Norfolk
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Bellwood. Straight-line distance: 72.04 mi (115.93 km).
#1 Portsmouth Heights
A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.
| Population | 99,049 |
| Coordinates | 36.8209800, -76.3688300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellwood
Bellwood is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.4218100, -77.4374800 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellwood (-77.43748, 37.42181)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.84 | $23.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.24 | $26.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.29 | $28.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.82 | $33.63 |
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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