How far is Portsmouth, VA from Collinsville, VA?

The driving distance from Portsmouth, VA to Collinsville, VA is about 227.7 miles (366.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
227.68 mi
05h 06m
Flight
200.34 mi
322.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.34 mi
Kilometers
322.41 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.68 mi
Kilometers
366.42 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collinsville
Sun, Nov 8, 11:57 PM EST
Return by in Portsmouth
Mon, Nov 9, 5:03 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth
2026-11-08T18:51
Arrive Collinsville
Sun, Nov 8, 11:57 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM EST

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

Leave by
6:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portsmouth
9:00 PM EST
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
La Crosse
VA

Town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia

From Portsmouth
113.6 mi
02h 33m
To Collinsville
114.1 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Collinsville.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    2505 ft · 54 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Effingham Street

    1482 ft · 41 sec · Effingham Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 264 West

    1015 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

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

    1 km · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    2197 ft · 31 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  7. 7

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

    1598 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3155 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on West Military Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Courtland Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Courtland Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway

    22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Piney Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 58

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

  16. 16

    Continue on East Atlantic Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Hill Bypass

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 1

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 58

    18.9 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Clarksville Bypass

    4 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 58

    18.8 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

  22. 22

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on South Boston Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

  25. 25

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

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    15.2 mi · 20 min

  28. 28

    Continue on A L Philpott Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · A L Philpott Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on East Church Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Church Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Hooker Street

    1578 ft · 45 sec · Hooker Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Fairy Street

    35 m · 4 sec · Fairy Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard East

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Commonwealth Boulevard East

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Virginia Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Virginia Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Wheeler Avenue

    2229 ft · 1 min · Wheeler Avenue

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Daniel Creek Road

    54 m · 5 sec · South Daniel Creek Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Daniel Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 27%
Highway 58
41.2 mi · 18%
Danville Expressway
29.1 mi · 13%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 10%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 9%
Pleasant Shade Drive
6.34 mi · 3%
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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
200.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Crosse
02h 33m from Portsmouth
Leave By
6:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Portsmouth and Sunny near Collinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Collinsville?

The road trip is about 227.7 miles (366.4 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

La Crosse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Portsmouth and 114.1 miles from Collinsville.

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

The direct path is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.09 one way or $62.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portsmouth and Sunny near Collinsville.

Stop Ideas Near La Crosse

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

85 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

89 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Durham

107 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Wilson

110 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Collinsville. Straight-line distance: 200.34 mi (322.41 km).

Portsmouth

#1 Portsmouth

The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Population95,094
Coordinates36.8354300, -76.2982700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Collinsville

Collinsville is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.7151400, -79.9153200
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth (-76.29827, 36.83543)
End: Collinsville (-79.91532, 36.71514)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.03 gal
30.41 L · about $31.09
Round trip
$62.18
16.06 gal · 60.82 L
Estimated CO2
71.4 kg one way
Round trip: 142.7 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $31.09 $62.18
Mid-grade $4.37 $35.07 $70.13
Premium $4.78 $38.39 $76.78
Diesel $6.17 $49.52 $99.04

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth and Collinsville. The current time is 18:51:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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