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

The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Stuart, VA is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
249.31 mi
05h 31m
Flight
216.13 mi
347.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.13 mi
Kilometers
347.82 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.31 mi
Kilometers
401.23 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stuart
Sun, May 3, 10:08 AM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth Heights
Sun, May 3, 3:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth Heights
2026-05-03T04:36
Arrive Stuart
Sun, May 3, 10:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portsmouth Heights
9:00 PM EDT
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
Boydton
VA

Town in Virginia

From Portsmouth Heights
124.5 mi
02h 45m
To Stuart
124.8 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
34°F
Overnight

Patchy Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vick Street

    623 ft · 29 sec · Vick Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Shea Street

    1076 ft · 47 sec · Shea Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Portsmouth Boulevard

    2763 ft · 1 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Victory Boulevard

    2927 ft · 1 min · Victory Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Belmont Avenue

    108 m · 7 sec · Belmont Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 264 West: Bowers Hill

    990 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond

    1 km · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    2197 ft · 31 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway

    1598 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3155 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Military Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Courtland Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Courtland Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway

    22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Piney Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 58

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

  19. 19

    Continue on East Atlantic Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Hill Bypass

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 1

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 58

    18.9 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Clarksville Bypass

    4 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 58

    18.8 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

  25. 25

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on South Boston Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    15.2 mi · 20 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West: Stuart

    22.6 mi · 30 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Blue Ridge Street

    2662 ft · 2 min · East Blue Ridge Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Blue Ridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Boulevard
62.6 mi · 25%
Highway 58
41.2 mi · 17%
US 58 West
32.9 mi · 13%
Danville Expressway
29.1 mi · 12%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 9%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
216.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boydton
02h 45m from Portsmouth Heights
Leave By
5:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Portsmouth Heights and Patchy Frost near Stuart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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 124.5 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 124.8 miles from Stuart.

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

The direct path is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 5:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.86 one way or $69.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Portsmouth Heights and Patchy Frost near Stuart.

Stop Ideas Near Boydton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boydton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

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Durham

88 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Danville

89 mi away
677 Craghead St.
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Rocky Mount

97 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

101 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Stuart. Straight-line distance: 216.13 mi (347.82 km).

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#1 Portsmouth Heights

A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.

Population99,049
Coordinates36.8209800, -76.3688300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Stuart

#2 Stuart

Town in Virginia

Population1,261
Coordinates36.6409700, -80.2656100
Altitude410
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth Heights (-76.36883, 36.82098)
End: Stuart (-80.26561, 36.64097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.3 L · about $34.86
Round trip
$69.71
17.6 gal · 66.6 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.86 $69.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.98 $77.95
Premium $4.78 $42.05 $84.09
Diesel $5.62 $49.49 $98.98

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth Heights and Stuart. The current time is 04:36:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.