How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from Carrollton, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Carrollton, VA is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth Heights and Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights and Carrollton.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
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Turn right onto Norsworthy Drive
1829 ft · 39 sec · Norsworthy Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Norsworthy Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth Heights and Carrollton.
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.
Bridge Road
Continue on Bridge Road
6.47 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portsmouth Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Heights to Carrollton?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Portsmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 8.7 miles from Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Portsmouth Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near Portsmouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chartreuse Bistro
City Hall Parking
Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique
A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portsmouth.
Norfolk
Newport News station
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 13.71 mi (22.06 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 Carrollton
Carrollton is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.9468200, -76.5605100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-76.56051, 36.94682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.92 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
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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