How far is Wattsville, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?
The driving distance from Wattsville, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 103.8 miles (167 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
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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.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wattsville and Portsmouth Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wattsville and Portsmouth Heights.
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Start on Chincoteague Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Chincoteague Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lankford Highway
64 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Lankford Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lankford Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lankford Highway
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Northampton Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond
600 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk
2976 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth
914 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 West: Norfolk
2737 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West, US 13 South: Norfolk, Military Highway
1273 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Norfolk, Portsmouth
2368 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
7.9 mi · 12 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 337 West: Portsmouth Boulevard
3060 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Portsmouth Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Turn right onto Shea Street
1076 ft · 51 sec · Shea Street
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Turn left onto Vick Street
623 ft · 27 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 Wattsville 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.
Lankford Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lankford Highway
64 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wattsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Portsmouth Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wattsville to Portsmouth Heights?
The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167 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?
Eastville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Wattsville and 51.9 miles from Portsmouth Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wattsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Portsmouth Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Eastville
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 Eastville.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Newport News station
Norfolk
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wattsville and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 90.5 mi (145.65 km).
#1 Wattsville
Wattsville is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9340100, -75.4996500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $3.92 | $14.34 | $28.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $16.16 | $32.31 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $17.64 | $35.29 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $22.68 | $45.35 |
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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