How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from Petersburg, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Petersburg, VA is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth Heights and Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights and Petersburg.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: Bridge Road
1578 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Freeway
3104 ft · 44 sec · Western Freeway
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Continue on Bridge Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road
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Continue on Carrollton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Benns Church Boulevard
12.1 mi · 16 min · Benns Church Boulevard
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Continue on Colonial Trail East
9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
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Turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway
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Turn right onto Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
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Continue on James River Drive
14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
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Continue on East Randolph Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
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Turn left onto Winston Churchill Drive
1.8 mi · 2 min · Winston Churchill Drive
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Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
1909 ft · 27 sec · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Continue on Woodlawn Street
1 mi · 1 min · Woodlawn Street
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Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Continue on East Washington Street
4.6 mi · 6 min · East Washington Street
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Turn left
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth Heights and Petersburg.
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.
James River Drive
Continue on James River Drive
14.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Rain leaving Portsmouth Heights and Rain near Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Heights to Petersburg?
The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Surry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 39.8 miles from Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.58 one way or $23.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Portsmouth Heights and Rain near Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Surry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
James City County
James City County Government Center
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Surry.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Petersburg station
Norfolk
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 63.55 mi (102.27 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 Petersburg
Petersburg is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.2279300, -77.4019300 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Petersburg (-77.40193, 37.22793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 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 | $4.12 | $11.58 | $23.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.61 | $12.97 | $25.93 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $17.45 | $34.89 |
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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