How far is Victoria, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?

The driving distance from Victoria, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
123.8 mi
02h 25m
Flight
103.37 mi
166.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.37 mi
Kilometers
166.36 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.8 mi
Kilometers
199.24 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth Heights
Sun, May 24, 3:19 PM EDT
Return by in Victoria
Sun, May 24, 5:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Victoria
2026-05-24T12:54
Arrive Portsmouth Heights
Sun, May 24, 3:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Victoria
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
Capron
VA

Town of the United States

From Victoria
61.7 mi
01h 12m
To Portsmouth Heights
62.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Victoria and Portsmouth Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on K-V Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · K-V Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 6th Avenue

    1672 ft · 53 sec · West 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    158 m · 22 sec · South Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 5th Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South Hill Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dundas Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dundas Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Dundas Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Dundas Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Danieltown Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Danieltown Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Christanna Highway

    12 mi · 18 min · Christanna Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Windsor Avenue

    2475 ft · 1 min · Windsor Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Church Street

    993 ft · 41 sec · West Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1737 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lawrenceville Plank Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lawrenceville Plank Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    876 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Governor Harrison Parkway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on West Atlantic Street

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Southampton Parkway

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Southampton Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on West Military Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on West Military Highway

    2686 ft · 44 sec · West Military Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Airline Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Airline Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Elmhurst Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Elmhurst Lane

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Cherokee Road

    2114 ft · 1 min · Cherokee Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto City Park Avenue

    2678 ft · 2 min · City Park Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Vick Street

    905 ft · 40 sec · Vick Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vick Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 50%
Christanna Highway
12 mi · 10%
Governor Harrison Parkway
9.77 mi · 8%
Pleasant Shade Drive
6.38 mi · 5%
West Atlantic Street
5.09 mi · 4%
Dundas Road
4.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
103.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capron
01h 12m from Victoria
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Victoria and Chance Rain Showers near Portsmouth Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Victoria to Portsmouth Heights?

The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 61.7 miles from Victoria and 62.1 miles from Portsmouth Heights.

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

The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Victoria and Chance Rain Showers near Portsmouth Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Capron

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Capron, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

62 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Newport News station

75 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

76 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
BUS

Norfolk

82 mi away
215 W York Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Victoria and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 103.37 mi (166.36 km).

Victoria

#1 Victoria

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,632
Coordinates36.9948700, -78.2272200
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
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#2 Portsmouth Heights

A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.

Population99,049
Coordinates36.8209800, -76.3688300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-78.227333, 36.994811)
End: Vick Street (-76.368598, 36.821321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.54 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
8.74 gal · 33.08 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.35 $38.71
Premium $4.78 $20.88 $41.76
Diesel $5.62 $24.58 $49.15

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Victoria and Portsmouth Heights. The current time is 12:54:29.

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.