How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from Kenbridge, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Kenbridge, VA is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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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 Kenbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights and Kenbridge.
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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
5.2 mi · 7 min · Courtland Road
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Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive
6.3 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive
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Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway
9.8 mi · 13 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto West Church Street
993 ft · 34 sec · West Church Street
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Turn straight onto Windsor Avenue
2475 ft · 1 min · Windsor Avenue
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Continue on Christanna Highway
12 mi · 18 min · Christanna Highway
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Turn left onto Danieltown Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Danieltown Road
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Continue on Dundas Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Dundas Road
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Continue on Dundas Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Dundas Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dundas Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Dundas Road
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Turn right onto South Hill Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Hill Road
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto South Grace Street
159 m · 16 sec · South Grace Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
1959 ft · 54 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth Heights and Kenbridge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Kenbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Heights to Kenbridge?
The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Capron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 59 miles from Kenbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portsmouth Heights and Sunny near Kenbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Capron
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 Capron.
Petersburg station
Newport News station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Norfolk
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Kenbridge. Straight-line distance: 97.53 mi (156.96 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 Kenbridge
Town in Lunenburg County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,195 |
| Coordinates | 36.9620900, -78.1250000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenbridge (-78.125, 36.96209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.42 | $36.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.88 | $39.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.40 | $46.79 |
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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