How far is Portsmouth, VA from Pannill Fork, VA?

The driving distance from Portsmouth, VA to Pannill Fork, VA is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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
237.07 mi
05h 15m
Flight
205.77 mi
331.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.77 mi
Kilometers
331.16 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.07 mi
Kilometers
381.53 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pannill Fork
Fri, Nov 6, 7:57 PM EST
Return by in Portsmouth
Sat, Nov 7, 1:12 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth
2026-11-06T14:41
Arrive Pannill Fork
Fri, Nov 6, 7:57 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 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
118.3 mi
02h 37m
To Pannill Fork
118.7 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
71°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Pannill Fork.

  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

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 609: Fieldale

    1670 ft · 44 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Dillons Fork Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Dillons Fork Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stones Dairy Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Stones Dairy Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Jarrett Drive

    1030 ft · 48 sec · Jarrett Drive

  33. 33

    Turn right onto John Baker Road

    38 m · 6 sec · John Baker Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · John Baker Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 26%
Highway 58
41.2 mi · 17%
Danville Expressway
29.1 mi · 12%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 9%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 8%
US 58 West
13.9 mi · 6%
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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
205.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Crosse
02h 37m from Portsmouth
Leave By
6:28 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portsmouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Pannill Fork.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Pannill Fork?

The road trip is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

La Crosse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.3 miles from Portsmouth and 118.7 miles from Pannill Fork.

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

The direct path is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 6:28 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.79 one way or $65.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Portsmouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Pannill Fork.

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.

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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 Pannill Fork. Straight-line distance: 205.77 mi (331.16 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 Pannill Fork

Pannill Fork is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.7090300, -80.0131000
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth (-76.29827, 36.83543)
End: Pannill Fork (-80.0131, 36.70903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.67 L · about $32.79
Round trip
$65.57
16.74 gal · 63.34 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $32.79 $65.57
Mid-grade $4.41 $36.95 $73.89
Premium $4.82 $40.35 $80.70
Diesel $6.20 $51.86 $103.72

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth and Pannill Fork. The current time is 14:41:13.

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.