How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from Kilmarnock, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Kilmarnock, VA is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth Heights and Kilmarnock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights and Kilmarnock.
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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
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Yorktown
2187 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
3056 ft · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 35 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
806 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto John Clayton Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · John Clayton Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Windsor Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Windsor Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buckley Hall Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Buckley Hall Road
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Turn left onto Twiggs Ferry Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Twiggs Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto General Puller Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · General Puller Highway
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Turn right onto Greys Point Road
7 mi · 11 min · Greys Point Road
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Continue on Rappahannock Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Rappahannock Drive
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Continue on Mary Ball Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Mary Ball Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Waverly Avenue
38 m · 6 sec · Waverly Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waverly Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth Heights and Kilmarnock.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
George Washington Memorial Highway
Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 00h 35m
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 Kilmarnock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Heights to Kilmarnock?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Gloucester Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 39.9 miles from Kilmarnock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portsmouth Heights and Sunny near Kilmarnock.
Stop Ideas Near Gloucester Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Oxford Run Trail
James City County
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gloucester Point.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Norfolk
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Kilmarnock. Straight-line distance: 61.45 mi (98.9 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 Kilmarnock
Town in the United States
| Population | 1,400 |
| Coordinates | 37.7104100, -76.3796700 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kilmarnock (-76.37967, 37.71041)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.49 | $24.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.47 | $26.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
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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