How far is Seven Corners, VA from Portsmouth, VA?

The driving distance from Seven Corners, VA to Portsmouth, VA is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
198.45 mi
03h 30m
Flight
148.28 mi
238.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.28 mi
Kilometers
238.63 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.45 mi
Kilometers
319.37 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Seven Corners
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seven Corners
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Portsmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seven Corners
9:00 PM EDT
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
Chamberlayne
VA

Census designated place

From Seven Corners
97.4 mi
01h 45m
To Portsmouth
101.1 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seven Corners and Portsmouth.

  1. 1

    Start on Wilson Boulevard

    78 m · 16 sec · Wilson Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Wilson Boulevard

    70 m · 8 sec · Wilson Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Arlington Boulevard Service Road

    66 m · 6 sec · Arlington Boulevard Service Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Leesburg Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Leesburg Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Carlin Springs Road

    653 ft · 20 sec · Carlin Springs Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Seminary Road

    2505 ft · 1 min · Seminary Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Seminary Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Seminary Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto I 395: Richmond, Washington

    151 m · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 395 South: Richmond

    2027 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    36.3 mi · 43 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 664 South: Downtown Newport News, Suffolk, Chesapeake

    2600 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  19. 19

    Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

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

  20. 20

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 135 South: College Drive, Churchland

    1575 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on College Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · College Drive

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight left toward VA 164 East: Downtown Portsmouth

    1797 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Western Freeway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Western Freeway

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Freeway

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 141 South: Downtown Portsmouth

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto London Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · London Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Effingham Street

    552 ft · 11 sec · Effingham Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto High Street

    2679 ft · 1 min · High Street

  30. 30

    Continue on High Street

    61 m · 21 sec · High Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
88.6 mi · 45%
I 64 East
63.9 mi · 32%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Hampton Roads Beltway
7.25 mi · 4%
Western Freeway
5.83 mi · 3%
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

62.7 mi · 01h 10m

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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamberlayne
01h 45m from Seven Corners
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Seven Corners and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Portsmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seven Corners to Portsmouth?

The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Seven Corners and 101.1 miles from Portsmouth.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.73 one way or $55.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Seven Corners and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Portsmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne

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 Chamberlayne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.3 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

15 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

43 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seven Corners and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 148.28 mi (238.63 km).

Seven Corners

#1 Seven Corners

Census designated place

Population9,255
Coordinates38.8720600, -77.1552600
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Portsmouth

#2 Portsmouth

The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Population95,094
Coordinates36.8354300, -76.2982700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilson Boulevard (-77.155249, 38.872049)
End: High Street (-76.29827, 36.835429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.51 L · about $27.73
Round trip
$55.45
14 gal · 53.02 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.73 $55.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.00 $62.01
Premium $4.78 $33.45 $66.89
Diesel $5.62 $39.37 $78.74

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Seven Corners and Portsmouth. The current time is 21:28:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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