How far is Portsmouth, VA from Massanetta Springs, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, VA to Massanetta Springs, VA is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Massanetta Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Massanetta Springs.
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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
40.2 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
883 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
853 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto James Madison Highway
10.8 mi · 15 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Martinsburg Avenue
2048 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
830 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Spotswood Trail
5.4 mi · 8 min · Spotswood Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Spotswood Trail
25 m · 1 sec · Spotswood Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail
11.7 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail
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Continue on Stanardsville By-Pass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Stanardsville By-Pass
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Continue on Spotswood Trail
26.8 mi · 35 min · Spotswood Trail
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Turn left onto Massanetta Springs Road
3043 ft · 1 min · Massanetta Springs Road
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Turn left onto Woodland Drive
66 m · 10 sec · Woodland Drive
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Turn right onto Hudson Circle
80 m · 12 sec · Hudson Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Massanetta Springs.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portsmouth and Sunny near Massanetta Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Massanetta Springs?
The road trip is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Glen Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Portsmouth and 104.6 miles from Massanetta Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 8:30 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.87 one way or $57.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portsmouth and Sunny near Massanetta Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen
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 Glen Allen.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Massanetta Springs. Straight-line distance: 175.92 mi (283.12 km).
#1 Portsmouth
The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia.
| Population | 95,094 |
| Coordinates | 36.8354300, -76.2982700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Massanetta Springs
Massanetta Springs is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.4004000, -78.8341900 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
End: Massanetta Springs (-78.83419, 38.4004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $3.92 | $28.87 | $57.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $32.53 | $65.06 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $35.53 | $71.06 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $45.66 | $91.33 |
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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