How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from Cedar Bluff, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Cedar Bluff, VA is about 238.4 miles (383.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199 miles (320.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth Heights and Cedar Bluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights and Cedar Bluff.
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Start on Vick Street
623 ft · 29 sec · Vick Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shea Street
1076 ft · 47 sec · Shea Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Portsmouth Boulevard
2763 ft · 1 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Turn right onto Victory Boulevard
2927 ft · 1 min · Victory Boulevard
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Turn right onto Belmont Avenue
108 m · 7 sec · Belmont Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 264 West: Bowers Hill
990 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
1 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
2197 ft · 31 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
1598 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left
3155 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West Military Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway
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Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
8.2 mi · 10 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Petersburg
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery
49.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn left onto Rives Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Rives Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone
3098 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
6 mi · 7 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
1060 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Airport Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street
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Continue on New Cox Road
23 mi · 27 min · New Cox Road
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Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway
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Continue on East Colonial Trail Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · East Colonial Trail Road
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Continue on East Colonial Trail
7.5 mi · 11 min · East Colonial Trail
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Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Colonial Trail Highway
11.6 mi · 15 min · West Colonial Trail Highway
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Keep slight left
29.2 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway
31.1 mi · 38 min · Richmond Highway
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Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
16 mi · 21 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard
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Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast
2 mi · 4 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Orange Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Orange Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Gus W Nicks Boulevard Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Gus W Nicks Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Gus Nicks Boulevard
1625 ft · 31 sec · Gus Nicks Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Pollard Street
1930 ft · 43 sec · South Pollard Street
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Turn slight right onto West Virginia Avenue
2368 ft · 44 sec · West Virginia Avenue
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Continue on Dale Avenue Southeast
1 km · 1 min · Dale Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Jamison Avenue Southeast
1.5 km · 2 min · Jamison Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Elm Avenue Southeast
112 m · 10 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 4th Street Southeast
861 ft · 31 sec · 4th Street Southeast
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Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue Southeast
129 m · 24 sec · Highland Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 5th Street Southeast
23 m · 3 sec · 5th Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth Heights and Cedar Bluff.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 460 West
Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery
49.6 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Portsmouth Heights and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Bluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Heights to Cedar Bluff?
The road trip is about 238.4 miles (383.6 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Crewe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 119.3 miles from Cedar Bluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199 miles (320.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.31 one way or $66.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portsmouth Heights and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Bluff.
Stop Ideas Near Crewe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crewe.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Cedar Bluff. Straight-line distance: 199.04 mi (320.33 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 Cedar Bluff
Town in Virginia
| Population | 998 |
| Coordinates | 37.2640300, -79.9353200 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Bluff (-79.93532, 37.26403)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $33.31 | $66.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.25 | $74.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.18 | $80.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.30 | $94.60 |
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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