How far is Portsmouth, VA from Woodstock, VA?

The driving distance from Portsmouth, VA to Woodstock, VA is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.46 mi
01h 50m
Flight
49.81 mi
80.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.81 mi
Kilometers
80.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.46 mi
Kilometers
115.01 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodstock
Mon, Jun 1, 2:34 PM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth
Mon, Jun 1, 4:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth
2026-06-01T12:44
Arrive Woodstock
Mon, Jun 1, 2:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portsmouth
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Yorktown
VA

CDP in Virginia

From Portsmouth
35.7 mi
00h 55m
To Woodstock
35.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    2505 ft · 56 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Effingham Street

    552 ft · 11 sec · Effingham Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto London Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · London Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 58, VA 164: Western Freeway, Midtown Tunnel

    996 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Freeway

    1826 ft · 35 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Western Freeway

    6 mi · 8 min · Western Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 135: College Drive

    1030 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 135 North: College Drive

    738 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto College Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · College Drive

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 664 North: Newport News, Hampton

    2371 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  12. 12

    Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Yorktown

    2187 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    3056 ft · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 35 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    806 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto John Clayton Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · John Clayton Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Windsor Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Windsor Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buckley Hall Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Buckley Hall Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Twiggs Ferry Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Twiggs Ferry Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto General Puller Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · General Puller Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Grafton Church Road

    2029 ft · 58 sec · Grafton Church Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Stormont Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stormont Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Coachpoint Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Coachpoint Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Poplar Drive

    856 ft · 39 sec · Poplar Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Hickory Drive

    1328 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plum Drive

    67 m · 10 sec · Plum Drive

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Shore Drive

    1020 ft · 50 sec · Shore Drive

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Lakeside Drive

    627 ft · 28 sec · Lakeside Drive

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Washington Memorial Highway
23.9 mi · 33%
Hampton Roads Beltway
7 mi · 10%
John Clayton Memorial Highway
6.36 mi · 9%
I 64 West
6.09 mi · 9%
Western Freeway
6.04 mi · 8%
Twiggs Ferry Road
4.57 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

George Washington Memorial Highway

Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway

22.6 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorktown
00h 55m from Portsmouth
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Portsmouth and Partly Sunny near Woodstock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Portsmouth and 35.7 miles from Woodstock.

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

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Portsmouth and Partly Sunny near Woodstock.

Stop Ideas Near Yorktown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Yorktown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Oxford Run Trail
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Oxford Run Trail

Poquoson , VA
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662, United States
Rating 4.6/5 22 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only

Poquoson , VA
Poquoson City Hall, 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662
Rating 4.0/5 80 reviews Department of motor vehicles,County government office
Poquoson Public Library
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Poquoson Public Library

Poquoson , VA
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662
Rating 4.9/5 26 reviews Library,Public library
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hampton , VA
30 Kings Way, Hampton, VA 23669
Rating 4.4/5 10 reviews Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorktown.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 49.81 mi (80.16 km).

Portsmouth

#1 Portsmouth

The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Population95,094
Coordinates36.8354300, -76.2982700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Woodstock

#2 Woodstock

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population5,293
Coordinates37.5406900, -76.4857800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth (-76.29827, 36.83543)
End: Woodstock (-76.48578, 37.54069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.55 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
5.04 gal · 19.1 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.16 $22.32
Premium $4.78 $12.04 $24.08
Diesel $5.62 $14.17 $28.34

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth and Woodstock. The current time is 12:44:36.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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