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

The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Floris, VA is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.66 mi
03h 59m
Flight
156.9 mi
252.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.9 mi
Kilometers
252.5 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.66 mi
Kilometers
316.49 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Floris
Sat, Nov 7, 7:39 AM EST
Return by in Portsmouth Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 11:39 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth Heights
2026-11-07T03:39
Arrive Floris
Sat, Nov 7, 7:39 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

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

Leave by
9:00 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portsmouth Heights
9:00 PM EST
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
Glen Allen
VA

Town in Alabama, USA

From Portsmouth Heights
98.3 mi
01h 59m
To Floris
98.4 mi
01h 59m

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
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge

    1400 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge

    709 ft · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Ox Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward VA 286 North: Fairfax County Parkway

    2049 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Fairfax County Parkway

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Ox Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Ox Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Ox Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
77.1 mi · 39%
I 64 West
63.2 mi · 32%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 6%
Fairfax County Parkway
11.6 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Beltway
9.68 mi · 5%
Ox Road
8.88 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight left

61.1 mi · 01h 08m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
156.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Allen
01h 59m from Portsmouth Heights
Leave By
9:00 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Portsmouth Heights and Sunny near Floris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Glen Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.3 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 98.4 miles from Floris.

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

The direct path is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.18 one way or $54.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Portsmouth Heights and Sunny near Floris.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen

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 Glen Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 8.7 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 9.5 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 9.3 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 9.3 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 Glen Allen.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

11 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

16 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

48 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Floris. Straight-line distance: 156.9 mi (252.5 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 Floris

Floris is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9370600, -77.4127700
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth Heights (-76.36883, 36.82098)
End: Floris (-77.41277, 38.93706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.94 gal
26.27 L · about $27.18
Round trip
$54.37
13.88 gal · 52.54 L
Estimated CO2
61.7 kg one way
Round trip: 123.4 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $27.18 $54.37
Mid-grade $4.41 $30.63 $61.27
Premium $4.82 $33.46 $66.92
Diesel $6.20 $43.00 $86.00

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 Floris. The current time is 03:39:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.