How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from Grottoes, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Grottoes, VA is about 203.2 miles (327 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth Heights and Grottoes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights and Grottoes.
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Start on Vick Street
44 m · 7 sec · Vick Street
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Continue on Vick Street
98 m · 18 sec · Vick Street
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Turn left onto Byers Avenue
1359 ft · 1 min · Byers Avenue
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Turn right onto Portsmouth Boulevard
2.1 mi · 5 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Turn right onto Taylor Road
2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Road
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Turn left onto Pughsville Road
525 ft · 17 sec · Pughsville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 664 North: Newport News
1954 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.3 mi · 5 min · Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
77.6 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Afton, Waynesboro
1310 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Three Notched Mountain Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Three Notched Mountain Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Delphine Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Delphine Avenue
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Continue on Eastside Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Eastside Highway
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Continue on East Side Highway
10.5 mi · 16 min · East Side Highway
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Continue on Eastside Highway
620 ft · 11 sec · Eastside Highway
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Continue on Augusta Avenue
1067 ft · 31 sec · Augusta Avenue
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Turn left
2601 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Dogwood Avenue
1629 ft · 35 sec · Dogwood Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
24 m · 4 sec · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth Heights and Grottoes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
77.6 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Portsmouth Heights and Rain Showers near Grottoes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Heights to Grottoes?
The road trip is about 203.2 miles (327 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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 101.5 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 101.7 miles from Grottoes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Portsmouth Heights and Rain Showers near Grottoes.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Allen.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Grottoes. Straight-line distance: 167.63 mi (269.78 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 Grottoes
City in Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 2,864 |
| Coordinates | 38.2673500, -78.8258600 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grottoes (-78.82586, 38.26735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $28.40 | $56.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.76 | $63.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.26 | $68.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.32 | $80.65 |
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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