How far is South Hill, VA from Portsmouth, VA?
The driving distance from South Hill, VA to Portsmouth, VA is about 113.7 miles (183 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Hill and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hill and Portsmouth.
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Start on East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Atlantic Street
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Turn left onto East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street
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Continue on Highway 58
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 58
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Continue on Piney Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road
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Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
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Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive
6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive
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Continue on West Atlantic Street
5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street
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Continue on Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Southampton Parkway
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Continue on West Military Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Military Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
2322 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
3026 ft · 43 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 141 North: Effingham Street, Crawford Street
1059 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Crawford Street, Downtown, Portsmouth
1241 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight left onto Pavilion Drive
1185 ft · 29 sec · Pavilion Drive
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Turn right onto Bart Street
112 m · 7 sec · Bart Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crawford Street
87 m · 6 sec · Crawford Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Crawford Street
1145 ft · 27 sec · Crawford Street
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Turn left onto High Street
50 m · 13 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Hill and Portsmouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southampton Parkway
Continue on Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost leaving South Hill and Sunny near Portsmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Hill to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 113.7 miles (183 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Capron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from South Hill and 56.9 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.48 one way or $30.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost around South Hill and Sunny near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Capron
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 Capron.
Petersburg station
Newport News station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Norfolk
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Hill and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 101.58 mi (163.48 km).
#1 South Hill
South Hill is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7265300, -78.1288900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portsmouth
The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia.
| Population | 95,094 |
| Coordinates | 36.8354300, -76.2982700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-76.29827, 36.835429)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $3.86 | $15.48 | $30.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $17.45 | $34.90 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $19.12 | $38.25 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $24.69 | $49.38 |
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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