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

The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Windsor, VA is about 81 miles (130.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.99 mi
01h 41m
Flight
66.48 mi
106.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.48 mi
Kilometers
106.99 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.99 mi
Kilometers
130.34 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windsor
Mon, Jun 1, 8:59 PM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth Heights
Mon, Jun 1, 10:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth Heights
2026-06-01T19:18
Arrive Windsor
Mon, Jun 1, 8:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Williamsburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Portsmouth Heights
40.5 mi
00h 50m
To Windsor
40.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vick Street

    44 m · 7 sec · Vick Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Vick Street

    98 m · 18 sec · Vick Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Byers Avenue

    1359 ft · 1 min · Byers Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Portsmouth Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Taylor Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pughsville Road

    525 ft · 17 sec · Pughsville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 664 North: Newport News

    1954 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  9. 9

    Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    57 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West, VA 249 East: Bottoms Bridge, Quinton

    1651 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on New Kent Highway

    2572 ft · 53 sec · New Kent Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pocahontas Trail

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pocahontas Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on East Williamsburg Road

    1011 ft · 19 sec · East Williamsburg Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto White Oak Road

    2780 ft · 1 min · White Oak Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Stockholm Drive

    2620 ft · 2 min · Stockholm Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Rasmussen Drive

    154 m · 28 sec · Rasmussen Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Gaardahl Drive

    78 m · 11 sec · Gaardahl Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gaardahl Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
59.1 mi · 73%
Hampton Roads Beltway
9.68 mi · 12%
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.32 mi · 5%
Portsmouth Boulevard
2.13 mi · 3%
Taylor Road
2 mi · 2%
Pocahontas Trail
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
00h 50m from Portsmouth Heights
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Portsmouth Heights and Partly Sunny near Windsor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 40.5 miles from Portsmouth Heights and 40.5 miles from Windsor.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.33 one way or $22.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Portsmouth Heights and Partly Sunny near Windsor.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Williamsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.6 mi away

James City County

Williamsburg
County government office,Service establishment
James City County Government Center
Meeting point 2.5 mi away

James City County Government Center

Williamsburg , VA
101 Mounts Bay Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Municipal administration office,Economic development agency,Local government office,County government office,Municipal Department Communication,Municipal Department Finance,Municipal Department of Tourism
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

1 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

36 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

59 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

64 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth Heights and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 66.48 mi (106.99 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Portsmouth Heights

A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.

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

#2 Windsor

Town in southeastern Virginia, United States

Population2,800
Coordinates37.5054200, -77.2174700
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth Heights (-76.36883, 36.82098)
End: Windsor (-77.21747, 37.50542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.82 L · about $11.33
Round trip
$22.66
5.72 gal · 21.64 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.33 $22.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.67 $25.33
Premium $4.78 $13.67 $27.33
Diesel $5.62 $16.08 $32.17

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth Heights and Windsor. The current time is 19:18:35.

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.