How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from Crozet, VA?

The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Crozet, VA is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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
179.86 mi
03h 29m
Flight
154.27 mi
248.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.27 mi
Kilometers
248.28 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.86 mi
Kilometers
289.46 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crozet
Tue, May 26, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth Heights
Tue, May 26, 7:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth Heights
2026-05-26T00:42
Arrive Crozet
Tue, May 26, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Portsmouth Heights
89.9 mi
01h 44m
To Crozet
90 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights and Crozet.

  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

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    69.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Crozet, Yancey Mills

    1496 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Rockfish Gap Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Rockfish Gap Turnpike

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Crozet Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Crozet Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crozet Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
133 mi · 74%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 13%
Hampton Roads Beltway
9.68 mi · 5%
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.32 mi · 2%
Portsmouth Boulevard
2.13 mi · 1%
Taylor Road
2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

69.7 mi · 01h 15m

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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
154.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 44m from Portsmouth Heights
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Portsmouth Heights and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crozet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Heights to Crozet?

The road trip is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 90 miles from Crozet.

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

The direct path is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Portsmouth Heights and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crozet.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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 Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.8 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Crozet. Straight-line distance: 154.27 mi (248.28 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
Crozet

#2 Crozet

Census designated place

Population2,138
Coordinates38.0695800, -78.7005800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth Heights (-76.36883, 36.82098)
End: Crozet (-78.70058, 38.06958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.03 L · about $25.15
Round trip
$50.30
12.7 gal · 48.06 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.15 $50.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.12 $56.25
Premium $4.78 $30.34 $60.68
Diesel $5.62 $35.71 $71.42

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth Heights and Crozet. The current time is 00:42:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.