How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from Central Garage, VA?

The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Central Garage, VA is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.19 mi
02h 01m
Flight
76.33 mi
122.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.33 mi
Kilometers
122.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.19 mi
Kilometers
148.36 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Central Garage
Sat, Nov 7, 11:40 AM EST
Return by in Portsmouth Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 1:41 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth Heights
2026-11-07T09:39
Arrive Central Garage
Sat, Nov 7, 11:40 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portsmouth Heights
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Williamsburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Portsmouth Heights
46 mi
01h 00m
To Central Garage
46.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights and Central Garage.

  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

    35.3 mi · 40 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 30: West Point, Toano

    1683 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    908 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Old Stage Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Stage Road

  17. 17

    Continue on New Kent Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · New Kent Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Eltham Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Eltham Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto King William Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · King William Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on King William Road

    22.2 mi · 30 min · King William Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · King William Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
37.4 mi · 41%
King William Road
22.2 mi · 24%
Hampton Roads Beltway
9.68 mi · 11%
Eltham Road
4.85 mi · 5%
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.32 mi · 5%
New Kent Highway
4.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight left

35.3 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
76.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
01h 00m from Portsmouth Heights
Leave By
2:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Portsmouth Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Central Garage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Heights to Central Garage?

The road trip is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 46.1 miles from Central Garage.

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

The direct path is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.73 one way or $25.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Portsmouth Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Central Garage.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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 Williamsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3 mi away

James City County

Williamsburg
County government office,Service establishment
James City County Government Center
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

James City County Government Center

Williamsburg , VA
101 Mounts Bay Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Municipal administration office,Economic development agency,Local government office,County government office,Municipal Department Communication,Municipal Department Finance,Municipal Department of Tourism
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 3.7 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamsburg.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

1 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

36 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

59 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

64 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Central Garage. Straight-line distance: 76.33 mi (122.84 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 Central Garage

Central Garage is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7440300, -77.1316400
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth Heights (-76.36883, 36.82098)
End: Central Garage (-77.13164, 37.74403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.31 L · about $12.73
Round trip
$25.46
6.5 gal · 24.62 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $12.73 $25.46
Mid-grade $4.41 $14.35 $28.69
Premium $4.82 $15.67 $31.34
Diesel $6.20 $20.14 $40.27

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth Heights and Central Garage. The current time is 09:39:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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