How far is Portsmouth, VA from Sugarland Run, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, VA to Sugarland Run, VA is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Sugarland Run.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Sugarland Run.
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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
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight left
1869 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road
80 m · 4 sec · Dulles Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Tysons Corner, Leesburg, Leesburg Pike
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 7 West: Leesburg Pike, Leesburg
702 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike
9.2 mi · 14 min · Leesburg Pike
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Turn right onto Augusta Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Augusta Drive
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Turn left onto Seneca Ridge Drive
1216 ft · 39 sec · Seneca Ridge Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cottage Road
694 ft · 24 sec · South Cottage Road
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Continue on North Cottage Road
2098 ft · 2 min · North Cottage Road
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Turn right
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Sugarland Run.
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 Mostly Sunny near Sugarland Run.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Sugarland Run?
The road trip is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Portsmouth and 104.8 miles from Sugarland Run.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163 miles (262.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 8:38 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.50 one way or $56.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portsmouth and Mostly Sunny near Sugarland Run.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Sugarland Run. Straight-line distance: 163.08 mi (262.45 km).
#1 Portsmouth
The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia.
| Population | 95,094 |
| Coordinates | 36.8354300, -76.2982700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sugarland Run
Sugarland Run is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0376100, -77.3752600 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sugarland Run (-77.37526, 39.03761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 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 | $3.85 | $28.50 | $56.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $32.03 | $64.07 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $35.16 | $70.33 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $45.53 | $91.06 |
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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