How far is Portsmouth, VA from Tazewell, VA?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, VA to Tazewell, VA is about 403.2 miles (648.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288.8 miles (464.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Tazewell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Tazewell.
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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
120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.
27.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Bluefield
1332 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto John Nash Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · John Nash Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward US 460 West: Bluefield
1374 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Big Laurel Highway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Continue on Governor G C Peery Highway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Governor G C Peery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 16: Tazewell
1078 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Tazewell Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Tazewell Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fincastle Turnpike
2288 ft · 39 sec · Fincastle Turnpike
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Continue on Main Street
133 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Elk Street
121 m · 17 sec · Elk Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Tazewell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 64 West
Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portsmouth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tazewell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Tazewell?
The road trip is about 403.2 miles (648.9 km) and usually takes 07h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jolivue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.4 miles from Portsmouth and 201.8 miles from Tazewell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288.8 miles (464.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.37 one way or $112.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Portsmouth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tazewell.
Stop Ideas Near Jolivue
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jolivue.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Clifton Forge
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Tazewell. Straight-line distance: 288.81 mi (464.8 km).
#1 Portsmouth
The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia.
| Population | 95,094 |
| Coordinates | 36.8354300, -76.2982700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tazewell
Town in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,113 |
| Coordinates | 37.1148400, -81.5195500 |
| Altitude | 763 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tazewell (-81.51955, 37.11484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 649 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 01m |
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 | $56.37 | $112.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $63.02 | $126.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $67.99 | $135.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $80.03 | $160.06 |
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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