How far is Portsmouth, VA from Burke, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, VA to Burke, VA is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Burke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Burke.
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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
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
4.9 mi · 7 min · Ox Road
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Turn right onto Lee Chapel Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Chapel Road
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Turn right onto Burke Lake Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Burke Lake Road
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Turn right onto Burke Road
761 ft · 19 sec · Burke Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burke Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Burke.
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 and Sunny near Burke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Burke?
The road trip is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Portsmouth and 94.4 miles from Burke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.18 one way or $52.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portsmouth and Sunny near Burke.
Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville
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 Mechanicsville.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Burke. Straight-line distance: 145.34 mi (233.91 km).
#1 Portsmouth
The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia.
| Population | 95,094 |
| Coordinates | 36.8354300, -76.2982700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burke
A census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia.
| Population | 41,055 |
| Coordinates | 38.7934500, -77.2716500 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burke Road (-77.271605, 38.793475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $26.18 | $52.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.28 | $58.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.58 | $63.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.17 | $74.35 |
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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