How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from Galax, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Galax, VA is about 320.6 miles (515.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth Heights and Galax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights and Galax.
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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
2763 ft · 1 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Turn right onto Victory Boulevard
2927 ft · 1 min · Victory Boulevard
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Turn right onto Belmont Avenue
108 m · 7 sec · Belmont Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 264 West: Bowers Hill
990 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
1 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
2197 ft · 31 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
1598 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left
3155 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West Military Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway
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Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Continue on Courtland Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Courtland Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Rocky Mt N.C.
909 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
19.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 158: Roanoke Rapids, Murfreesboro, Weldon
901 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Julian R Allsbrook Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway
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Turn straight onto East Littleton Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · East Littleton Road
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Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway
24.2 mi · 28 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Flemingtown Road
821 ft · 11 sec · Flemingtown Road
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Take the exit slight right
1114 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
44.1 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight left
42.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 74 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Winston-Salem Northern Beltway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Winston-Salem Northern Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 52 North: Mount Airy
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
20.9 mi · 24 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Wytheville
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 South: Statesville, Charlotte
1.1 km · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Charles M Shelton Highway
3234 ft · 39 sec · Charles M Shelton Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 89: Galax, Mount Airy
914 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto West Pine Street
12.4 mi · 19 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on Skyline Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Skyline Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Oldtown Street
48 m · 12 sec · East Oldtown Street
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Turn left
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth Heights and Galax.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Portsmouth Boulevard
Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Clear leaving Portsmouth Heights and Mostly Clear near Galax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Heights to Galax?
The road trip is about 320.6 miles (515.9 km) and usually takes 06h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Virgilina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.1 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 160.4 miles from Galax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.80 one way or $89.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Portsmouth Heights and Mostly Clear near Galax.
Stop Ideas Near Virgilina
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 Virgilina.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Galax. Straight-line distance: 252.43 mi (406.24 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 Galax
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 6,296 |
| Coordinates | 36.6612400, -80.9239700 |
| Altitude | 723 |
| Country | United States |
End: Galax (-80.92397, 36.66124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $44.80 | $89.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $50.09 | $100.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $54.04 | $108.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $63.61 | $127.21 |
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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