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

The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Greenbriar, VA is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
193.2 mi
03h 55m
Flight
152.58 mi
245.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.58 mi
Kilometers
245.55 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.2 mi
Kilometers
310.92 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenbriar
Sat, Nov 7, 8:20 PM EST
Return by in Portsmouth Heights
Sun, Nov 8, 12:15 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth Heights
2026-11-07T16:25
Arrive Greenbriar
Sat, Nov 7, 8:20 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:10 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
Chamberlayne
VA

Census designated place

From Portsmouth Heights
96.6 mi
01h 57m
To Greenbriar
96.6 mi
01h 57m

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 Greenbriar.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West

    1210 ft · 42 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Route 50

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 50

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Majestic Lane

    2391 ft · 1 min · Majestic Lane

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Poplar Tree Road

    1065 ft · 42 sec · Poplar Tree Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Pond Way

    86 m · 15 sec · Pond Way

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Pennypacker Lane

    87 m · 13 sec · Pennypacker Lane

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennypacker Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
77.1 mi · 40%
I 64 West
63.2 mi · 33%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Beltway
9.68 mi · 5%
Ox Road
8.88 mi · 5%
Fairfax County Parkway
7.82 mi · 4%
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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
152.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamberlayne
01h 57m from Portsmouth Heights
Leave By
9:10 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Portsmouth Heights and Sunny near Greenbriar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 96.6 miles from Greenbriar.

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

The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 9:10 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.54 one way or $53.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne

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 Chamberlayne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.4 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 7.9 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 7.8 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 7.8 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 Chamberlayne.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

15 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

43 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Greenbriar. Straight-line distance: 152.58 mi (245.55 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Portsmouth Heights

A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.

Population99,049
Coordinates36.8209800, -76.3688300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Greenbriar

Greenbriar is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8734500, -77.4008200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth Heights (-76.36883, 36.82098)
End: Greenbriar (-77.40082, 38.87345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.82 gal
25.81 L · about $26.54
Round trip
$53.09
13.64 gal · 51.62 L
Estimated CO2
60.6 kg one way
Round trip: 121.2 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $26.54 $53.09
Mid-grade $4.39 $29.97 $59.93
Premium $4.80 $32.72 $65.43
Diesel $6.18 $42.14 $84.28

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth Heights and Greenbriar. The current time is 16:25:26.

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.