How far is Portsmouth, VA from Big Stone Gap, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, VA to Big Stone Gap, VA is about 463.5 miles (745.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 356.5 miles (573.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Big Stone Gap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Big Stone Gap.
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Start on High Street
2505 ft · 56 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Effingham Street
552 ft · 11 sec · Effingham Street
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Turn left onto London Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · London Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 58, VA 164: Western Freeway, Midtown Tunnel
996 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Freeway
1826 ft · 35 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway
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Continue on Western Freeway
6 mi · 8 min · Western Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 135: College Drive
1030 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 135 North: College Drive
738 ft · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto College Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · College Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 664 North: Newport News, Hampton
2371 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.3 km · 1 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
22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 Alternate, VA 75: Abingdon, South Holston Dam
890 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Cummings Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Cummings Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Street Northwest
1323 ft · 49 sec · Valley Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road Northwest
1.5 km · 2 min · Russell Road Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Porterfield Highway
10.3 mi · 15 min · Porterfield Highway
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Continue on US 19
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 19
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Turn left onto US Highway 58
14.7 mi · 21 min · US Highway 58
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
106 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Continue on Castlewood Drive
12.5 mi · 18 min · Castlewood Drive
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Continue on Norton Coeburn Road
8 mi · 11 min · Norton Coeburn Road
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Take the exit straight toward VA 23 South, VA 58 West Alternate
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Orby Cantrell Highway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Orby Cantrell Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 610: Big Stone Gap
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Powell Valley Road
1300 ft · 36 sec · Powell Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Powell Valley Road
21 m · 1 sec · Powell Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Powell Valley Road
1344 ft · 33 sec · Powell Valley Road
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Continue on 4th Avenue East
1213 ft · 30 sec · 4th Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Big Stone Gap.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 64 West
Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Portsmouth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Big Stone Gap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Big Stone Gap?
The road trip is about 463.5 miles (745.9 km) and usually takes 08h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 231.5 miles from Portsmouth and 232 miles from Big Stone Gap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 356.5 miles (573.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 107 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.76 one way or $129.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portsmouth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Big Stone Gap.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Big Stone Gap. Straight-line distance: 356.46 mi (573.66 km).
#1 Portsmouth
The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia.
| Population | 95,094 |
| Coordinates | 36.8354300, -76.2982700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Stone Gap
Town of the United States
| Population | 5,104 |
| Coordinates | 36.8817600, -82.7471000 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Stone Gap (-82.7471, 36.88176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 746 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 46m |
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 | $3.96 | $64.76 | $129.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $72.41 | $144.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $78.12 | $156.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $91.95 | $183.90 |
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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