How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from Exmore, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Exmore, VA is about 67.1 miles (108 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth Heights and Exmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights and Exmore.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
820 ft · 22 sec · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 264 East
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 West: Richmond, Norfolk International Airport
3134 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Northampton Boulevard, Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
863 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Wesleyan Drive
107 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northampton Boulevard
4.9 mi · 7 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Northampton Boulevard
1801 ft · 38 sec · Northampton Boulevard
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Lankford Highway
29.6 mi · 41 min · Lankford Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Westfield Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · Westfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth Heights and Exmore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lankford Highway
Continue on Lankford Highway
29.6 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Portsmouth Heights and Sunny near Exmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Heights to Exmore?
The road trip is about 67.1 miles (108 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Cape Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 33.6 miles from Exmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portsmouth Heights and Sunny near Exmore.
Stop Ideas Near Cape Charles
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 Cape Charles.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Newport News station
Norfolk
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Exmore. Straight-line distance: 57.58 mi (92.66 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 Exmore
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,362 |
| Coordinates | 37.5318000, -75.8229900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Exmore (-75.82299, 37.5318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.50 | $20.99 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.32 | $22.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
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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