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

The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Ravensworth, VA is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
186.8 mi
03h 40m
Flight
144.69 mi
232.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.69 mi
Kilometers
232.85 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.8 mi
Kilometers
300.62 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ravensworth
Fri, Nov 6, 7:16 PM EST
Return by in Portsmouth Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 10:56 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth Heights
2026-11-06T15:36
Arrive Ravensworth
Fri, Nov 6, 7:16 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portsmouth Heights
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Portsmouth Heights
93.4 mi
01h 50m
To Ravensworth
93.4 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 41 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    2183 ft · 31 sec · Capital Beltway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 620: Braddock Road

    1434 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 620 West: Braddock Road

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 620 West: Braddock Road

    1424 ft · 35 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Braddock Road

    2160 ft · 51 sec · Braddock Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Queensberry Avenue

    3022 ft · 1 min · Queensberry Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Ellet Road

    26 m · 4 sec · Ellet Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ellet Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
85.7 mi · 46%
I 64 West
63.2 mi · 34%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Beltway
9.68 mi · 5%
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.32 mi · 2%
Portsmouth Boulevard
2.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight left

61.1 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
144.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 50m from Portsmouth Heights
Leave By
9:40 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portsmouth Heights and Patchy Fog near Ravensworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.4 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 93.4 miles from Ravensworth.

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

The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.81 one way or $51.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Portsmouth Heights and Patchy Fog near Ravensworth.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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 Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.6 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Ravensworth. Straight-line distance: 144.69 mi (232.85 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 Ravensworth

Ravensworth is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8040000, -77.2205400
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth Heights (-76.36883, 36.82098)
End: Ravensworth (-77.22054, 38.804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.95 L · about $25.81
Round trip
$51.63
13.18 gal · 49.9 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $25.81 $51.63
Mid-grade $4.41 $29.09 $58.18
Premium $4.82 $31.77 $63.54
Diesel $6.20 $40.83 $81.66

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth Heights and Ravensworth. The current time is 15:36:16.

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.