How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from South Riding, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to South Riding, VA is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth Heights and South Riding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights and South Riding.
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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
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
26.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge
1400 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge
709 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Gordon Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard
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Continue on Ox Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Ox Road
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Take the exit straight toward VA 286 North: Fairfax County Parkway
2049 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Fairfax County Parkway
7.8 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West
1210 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 50
5.5 mi · 9 min · Route 50
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Continue on Little River Turnpike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Little River Turnpike
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Turn left onto South Riding Boulevard
30 m · 5 sec · South Riding Boulevard
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Continue on South Riding Boulevard
692 ft · 24 sec · South Riding Boulevard
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Turn left onto Defender Drive
669 ft · 31 sec · Defender Drive
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Turn right
10 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 South Riding.
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
61.1 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Portsmouth Heights and Sunny near South Riding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth Heights to South Riding?
The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Glen Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 99.7 miles from South Riding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 8:50 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.14 one way or $54.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portsmouth Heights and Sunny near South Riding.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Allen.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and South Riding. Straight-line distance: 157.75 mi (253.87 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 South Riding
South Riding is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9209400, -77.5038800 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Riding (-77.50388, 38.92094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $3.86 | $27.14 | $54.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $30.59 | $61.18 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $33.53 | $67.05 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $43.28 | $86.57 |
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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