How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from Portsmouth, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Portsmouth, VA is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Virginia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth Heights and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights and Portsmouth.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
820 ft · 22 sec · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 264 East
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 141 North: Effingham Street, Crawford Street
1059 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Crawford Street, Downtown, Portsmouth
1241 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight left onto Pavilion Drive
1185 ft · 29 sec · Pavilion Drive
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Turn right onto Bart Street
112 m · 7 sec · Bart Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crawford Street
87 m · 6 sec · Crawford Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Crawford Street
1145 ft · 27 sec · Crawford Street
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Turn left onto High Street
50 m · 13 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth Heights and Portsmouth.
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.
I 264 East
Take the ramp slight right toward I 264 East
2.77 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Portsmouth Heights and Sunny near Portsmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Heights to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Norfolk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 2.5 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4 miles (6.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Portsmouth Heights and Sunny near Portsmouth.
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Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 4.03 mi (6.48 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 Portsmouth
The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia.
| Population | 95,094 |
| Coordinates | 36.8354300, -76.2982700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-76.29827, 36.835429)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $3.96 | $0.71 | $1.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.80 | $1.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.86 | $1.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
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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