How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from Loudoun Valley Estates, VA?

The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Loudoun Valley Estates, VA is about 204 miles (328.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.99 mi
04h 12m
Flight
161.63 mi
260.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.63 mi
Kilometers
260.12 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.99 mi
Kilometers
328.29 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loudoun Valley Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 10:42 PM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth Heights
Fri, Oct 16, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth Heights
2026-10-15T18:30
Arrive Loudoun Valley Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 10:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portsmouth Heights
9:00 PM EDT
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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Portsmouth Heights
102 mi
02h 06m
To Loudoun Valley Estates
102 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth Heights and Loudoun Valley Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights and Loudoun Valley Estates.

  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

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Route 50

  30. 30

    Continue on Little River Turnpike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Little River Turnpike

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Loudoun County Parkway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Loudoun County Parkway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Evergreen Ridge Drive

    1132 ft · 29 sec · Evergreen Ridge Drive

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Barnstead Drive

    1611 ft · 1 min · Barnstead Drive

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Broadrun Meadow Circle

    82 m · 12 sec · Broadrun Meadow Circle

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadrun Meadow Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth Heights and Loudoun Valley Estates.

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
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
77.1 mi · 38%
I 64 West
63.2 mi · 31%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Beltway
9.68 mi · 5%
Ox Road
8.88 mi · 4%
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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
161.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
02h 06m from Portsmouth Heights
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Portsmouth Heights and Rain Showers Likely near Loudoun Valley Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Heights to Loudoun Valley Estates?

The road trip is about 204 miles (328.3 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 102 miles from Loudoun Valley Estates.

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

The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.79 one way or $59.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Portsmouth Heights and Rain Showers Likely near Loudoun Valley Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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 Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 12.2 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 13 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 12.9 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 12.9 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 Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Loudoun Valley Estates. Straight-line distance: 161.63 mi (260.12 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Portsmouth Heights

A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.

Population99,049
Coordinates36.8209800, -76.3688300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Loudoun Valley Estates

Loudoun Valley Estates is a census-designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9808100, -77.5079000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth Heights (-76.36883, 36.82098)
End: Loudoun Valley Estates (-77.5079, 38.98081)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
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.

One-way fuel
7.2 gal
27.25 L · about $29.79
Round trip
$59.59
14.4 gal · 54.5 L
Estimated CO2
64 kg one way
Round trip: 128 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $29.79 $59.59
Mid-grade $4.63 $33.35 $66.70
Premium $5.01 $36.09 $72.19
Diesel $6.21 $44.73 $89.45

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth Heights and Loudoun Valley Estates. The current time is 18:30:14.

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.