How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from Sandston, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Sandston, VA is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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Halfway Point
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Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth Heights and Sandston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights and Sandston.
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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
57 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West, VA 249 East: Bottoms Bridge, Quinton
1651 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on New Kent Highway
2572 ft · 53 sec · New Kent Highway
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Turn right onto Pocahontas Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Pocahontas Trail
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Continue on East Williamsburg Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · East Williamsburg Road
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Turn right onto North Confederate Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · North Confederate Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Confederate Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth Heights and Sandston.
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
Keep slight left
57 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portsmouth Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Heights to Sandston?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 43.1 miles from Sandston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.91 one way or $23.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Portsmouth Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandston.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg
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 Williamsburg.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Norfolk
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Sandston. Straight-line distance: 71.23 mi (114.64 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 Sandston
Sandston is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5234800, -77.3158100 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandston (-77.31581, 37.52348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $13.42 | $26.84 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $14.66 | $29.31 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $18.84 | $37.67 |
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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