How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from Nellysford, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Nellysford, VA is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
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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 Nellysford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights and Nellysford.
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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
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
69.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Crozet, Yancey Mills
1496 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Rockfish Gap Turnpike
4.8 mi · 7 min · Rockfish Gap Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Critzer Shop Road
58 m · 8 sec · Critzer Shop Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Critzer Shop Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Critzer Shop Road
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Continue on Rockfish Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 14 min · Rockfish Valley Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockfish Valley Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth Heights and Nellysford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
69.7 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portsmouth Heights and Mostly Sunny near Nellysford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Heights to Nellysford?
The road trip is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 96.7 miles from Nellysford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 9:24 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.67 one way or $53.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Portsmouth Heights and Mostly Sunny near Nellysford.
Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamberlayne.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Nellysford. Straight-line distance: 156.08 mi (251.19 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 Nellysford
Nellysford is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.8904200, -78.8722400 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nellysford (-78.87224, 37.89042)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $3.92 | $26.67 | $53.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $30.06 | $60.12 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $42.19 | $84.39 |
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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