How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from Mountain Road, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Mountain Road, VA is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth Heights and Mountain Road.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights and Mountain Road.
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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
22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
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Continue on Piney Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road
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Continue on Highway 58
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 58
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Continue on East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street
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Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass
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Continue on Highway 1
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1
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Continue on Highway 58
18.9 mi · 24 min · Highway 58
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Turn straight onto Clarksville Bypass
4 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Continue on Highway 58
18 mi · 23 min · Highway 58
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Turn right onto John Randolph Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · John Randolph Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hodges Street
2928 ft · 1 min · Hodges Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Old Halifax Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Halifax Road
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Take the ramp straight
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Halifax Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Halifax Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2011 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Mountain Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Mountain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth Heights and Mountain Road.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Portsmouth Heights and Clear near Mountain Road.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Heights to Mountain Road?
The road trip is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Lawrenceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 84.1 miles from Mountain Road.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.80 one way or $45.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portsmouth Heights and Clear near Mountain Road.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceville
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 Lawrenceville.
Petersburg station
Rocky Mount
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Mountain Road. Straight-line distance: 144.92 mi (233.23 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 Mountain Road
Mountain Road is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7595800, -78.9869600 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain Road (-78.98696, 36.75958)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $3.85 | $22.80 | $45.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $25.63 | $51.26 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $28.13 | $56.26 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $36.43 | $72.85 |
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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