How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from Rocky Mount, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Rocky Mount, VA is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195 miles (313.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth Heights and Rocky Mount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights and Rocky Mount.
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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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Turn right onto Chatham Road
12.9 mi · 19 min · Chatham Road
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Continue on Halifax Road
14.4 mi · 20 min · Halifax Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 29 North
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 40
1267 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto West Gretna Road
13.7 mi · 19 min · West Gretna Road
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Continue on Old Franklin Turnpike
16.9 mi · 24 min · Old Franklin Turnpike
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Continue on Pell Avenue
764 ft · 19 sec · Pell Avenue
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Turn slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
56 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1933 ft · 41 sec · Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth Heights and Rocky Mount.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portsmouth Heights and Mostly Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Heights to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?
Boydton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 118.7 miles from Rocky Mount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195 miles (313.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.15 one way or $66.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portsmouth Heights and Mostly Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Stop Ideas Near Boydton
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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 Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 195.01 mi (313.84 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 Rocky Mount
Town in Virginia
| Population | 4,712 |
| Coordinates | 36.9976400, -79.8919800 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Mount (-79.89198, 36.99764)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $33.15 | $66.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.07 | $74.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.99 | $79.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.07 | $94.15 |
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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