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

The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Montrose, VA is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.95 mi
01h 50m
Flight
73.66 mi
118.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.66 mi
Kilometers
118.55 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.95 mi
Kilometers
144.76 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montrose
Tue, Nov 10, 6:58 AM EST
Return by in Portsmouth Heights
Tue, Nov 10, 8:48 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth Heights
2026-11-10T05:08
Arrive Montrose
Tue, Nov 10, 6:58 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portsmouth Heights
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Williamsburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Portsmouth Heights
44.9 mi
00h 55m
To Montrose
45 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth Heights and Montrose.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Laburnum Avenue

    1416 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    41 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Laburnum Avenue

    1909 ft · 44 sec · South Laburnum Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Gay Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gay Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Brittles Lane

    1938 ft · 41 sec · Brittles Lane

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Carlisle Avenue

    86 m · 10 sec · Carlisle Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carlisle Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
68.8 mi · 77%
Hampton Roads Beltway
9.68 mi · 11%
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.32 mi · 5%
Portsmouth Boulevard
2.13 mi · 2%
Taylor Road
2 mi · 2%
Gay Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight left

66.7 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
00h 55m from Portsmouth Heights
Leave By
2:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Portsmouth Heights and Sunny near Montrose.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 45 miles from Montrose.

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

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portsmouth Heights and Sunny near Montrose.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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 Williamsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.7 mi away

James City County

Williamsburg
County government office,Service establishment
James City County Government Center
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

James City County Government Center

Williamsburg , VA
101 Mounts Bay Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Municipal administration office,Economic development agency,Local government office,County government office,Municipal Department Communication,Municipal Department Finance,Municipal Department of Tourism
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 3.7 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamsburg.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

1 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

36 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

59 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

64 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Montrose. Straight-line distance: 73.66 mi (118.55 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Portsmouth Heights

A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.

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

#2 Montrose

Montrose is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.5207000, -77.3783100
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth Heights (-76.36883, 36.82098)
End: Montrose (-77.37831, 37.5207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.02 L · about $12.28
Round trip
$24.56
6.36 gal · 24.04 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $12.28 $24.56
Mid-grade $4.35 $13.84 $27.67
Premium $4.77 $15.17 $30.33
Diesel $6.16 $19.58 $39.16

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth Heights and Montrose. The current time is 05:08:29.

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.