How far is Shawnee Land, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?
The driving distance from Shawnee Land, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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 17m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee Land and Portsmouth Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee Land and Portsmouth Heights.
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Start on Tomahawk Trail
1924 ft · 1 min · Tomahawk Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tomahawk Trail
1 km · 3 min · Tomahawk Trail
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Turn right onto Rosenberger Lane
1210 ft · 59 sec · Rosenberger Lane
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Turn left onto Back Mountain Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Back Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Northwestern Pike
5 mi · 8 min · Northwestern Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward VA 37 South
1500 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit right toward I 81 South: Roanoke
1641 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
3068 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
28.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Warrenton, Fredericksburg
1330 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
545 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Winchester Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road
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Continue on James Madison Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass
4.9 mi · 7 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on James Madison Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South
26.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond
47.9 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
62.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 664 South: Downtown Newport News, Suffolk, Chesapeake
2600 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
6.1 mi · 8 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
5.9 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 337 East: Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Portsmouth Boulevard
3.5 mi · 7 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Turn left onto Byers Avenue
1398 ft · 1 min · Byers Avenue
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Turn right onto Vick Street
141 m · 20 sec · Vick Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vick Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee Land and Portsmouth Heights.
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 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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Shawnee Land and Partly Cloudy near Portsmouth Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee Land to Portsmouth Heights?
The road trip is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Shawnee Land and 124 miles from Portsmouth Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196 miles (315.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 8:24 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.98 one way or $67.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Shawnee Land and Partly Cloudy near Portsmouth Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green
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 Bowling Green.
Fredericksburg
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee Land and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 195.96 mi (315.37 km).
#1 Shawnee Land
Shawnee Land is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1914900, -78.3455600 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portsmouth Heights
A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.
| Population | 99,049 |
| Coordinates | 36.8209800, -76.3688300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vick Street (-76.368598, 36.821321)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $3.89 | $33.98 | $67.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $38.36 | $76.72 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $41.88 | $83.76 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $53.94 | $107.89 |
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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