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

The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Victoria, VA is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.5 mi
02h 58m
Flight
103.37 mi
166.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.37 mi
Kilometers
166.36 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.5 mi
Kilometers
200.36 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Victoria
Sun, May 24, 4:41 PM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth Heights
Sun, May 24, 7:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth Heights
2026-05-24T13:42
Arrive Victoria
Sun, May 24, 4:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portsmouth Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Capron
VA

Town of the United States

From Portsmouth Heights
62.2 mi
01h 29m
To Victoria
62.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Church Street

    993 ft · 34 sec · West Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Windsor Avenue

    2475 ft · 1 min · Windsor Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Christanna Highway

    12 mi · 18 min · Christanna Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Danieltown Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Danieltown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Dundas Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Dundas Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Dundas Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Dundas Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dundas Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dundas Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Hill Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Hill Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 5th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    158 m · 22 sec · South Broad Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West 6th Avenue

    1672 ft · 51 sec · West 6th Avenue

  30. 30

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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on K-V Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · K-V Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Boulevard
62.6 mi · 50%
Christanna Highway
12 mi · 10%
Governor Harrison Parkway
11.4 mi · 9%
Pleasant Shade Drive
6.34 mi · 5%
Courtland Road
5.16 mi · 4%
Dundas Road
4.81 mi · 4%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
103.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capron
01h 29m from Portsmouth Heights
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Portsmouth Heights and Areas Of Fog near Victoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Capron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 62.3 miles from Victoria.

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

The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.39 one way or $34.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Portsmouth Heights and Areas Of Fog near Victoria.

Stop Ideas Near Capron

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Capron, 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 Capron.

RAIL

Petersburg station

62 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Newport News station

75 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

76 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
BUS

Norfolk

82 mi away
215 W York Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Victoria. Straight-line distance: 103.37 mi (166.36 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
Victoria

#2 Victoria

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,632
Coordinates36.9948700, -78.2272200
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth Heights (-76.36883, 36.82098)
End: Victoria (-78.22722, 36.99487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.63 L · about $17.39
Round trip
$34.78
8.78 gal · 33.26 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.39 $34.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.44 $38.89
Premium $4.78 $20.98 $41.95
Diesel $5.62 $24.69 $49.38

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth Heights and Victoria. The current time is 13:42:59.

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.