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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Quick Snapshot
Road
238.36 mi
05h 19m
Flight
199.04 mi
320.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.04 mi
Kilometers
320.33 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.36 mi
Kilometers
383.61 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Bluff
Sun, Apr 12, 6:38 AM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth Heights
Sun, Apr 12, 11:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth Heights
2026-04-12T01:18
Arrive Cedar Bluff
Sun, Apr 12, 6:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 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
6:20 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Crewe
VA

Town of the United States

From Portsmouth Heights
119.1 mi
02h 40m
To Cedar Bluff
119.3 mi
02h 40m

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
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SE

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.

  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

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Petersburg

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery

    49.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rives Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Rives Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone

    3098 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    6 mi · 7 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg

    1060 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Airport Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street

  23. 23

    Continue on New Cox Road

    23 mi · 27 min · New Cox Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · East Colonial Trail Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Colonial Trail

    7.5 mi · 11 min · East Colonial Trail

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on West Colonial Trail Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway

    31.1 mi · 38 min · Richmond Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    16 mi · 21 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  32. 32

    Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  33. 33

    Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard

  34. 34

    Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast

  35. 35

    Continue on Orange Avenue Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Orange Avenue Northeast

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Gus W Nicks Boulevard Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Gus W Nicks Boulevard Northeast

  37. 37

    Continue on Gus Nicks Boulevard

    1625 ft · 31 sec · Gus Nicks Boulevard

  38. 38

    Turn right onto South Pollard Street

    1930 ft · 43 sec · South Pollard Street

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto West Virginia Avenue

    2368 ft · 44 sec · West Virginia Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on Dale Avenue Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · Dale Avenue Southeast

  41. 41

    Continue on Jamison Avenue Southeast

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jamison Avenue Southeast

  42. 42

    Continue on Elm Avenue Southeast

    112 m · 10 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

  43. 43

    Turn left onto 4th Street Southeast

    861 ft · 31 sec · 4th Street Southeast

  44. 44

    Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue Southeast

    129 m · 24 sec · Highland Avenue Southeast

  45. 45

    Turn left onto 5th Street Southeast

    23 m · 3 sec · 5th Street Southeast

  46. 46

    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.

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
46 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 460 West
49.8 mi · 21%
West Colonial Trail Highway
42.3 mi · 18%
Richmond Highway
31.1 mi · 13%
New Cox Road
23 mi · 10%
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
16 mi · 7%
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
199 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crewe
02h 40m from Portsmouth Heights
Leave By
6:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crewe, 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 Crewe.

RAIL

Petersburg station

62 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

73 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

74 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

86 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

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).

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#1 Portsmouth Heights

A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.

Population99,049
Coordinates36.8209800, -76.3688300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Cedar Bluff

#2 Cedar Bluff

Town in Virginia

Population998
Coordinates37.2640300, -79.9353200
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth Heights (-76.36883, 36.82098)
End: Cedar Bluff (-79.93532, 37.26403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.41 gal
31.84 L · about $33.31
Round trip
$66.62
16.82 gal · 63.68 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.5 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth Heights and Cedar Bluff. The current time is 01:18:50.

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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.