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

The driving distance from Windsor, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.24 mi
00h 31m
Flight
20.78 mi
33.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.78 mi
Kilometers
33.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.24 mi
Kilometers
40.62 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth Heights
Tue, Nov 10, 1:34 AM EST
Return by in Windsor
Tue, Nov 10, 2:05 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windsor
2026-11-10T01:02
Arrive Portsmouth Heights
Tue, Nov 10, 1:34 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Windsor
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Suffolk
VA

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

From Windsor
12.1 mi
00h 15m
To Portsmouth Heights
13.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 9 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Windsor Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Windsor Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Windsor Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Windsor Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Pruden Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Pruden Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 West, US 460 East: Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Continue on West Military Highway

    2686 ft · 44 sec · West Military Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Airline Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Airline Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Elmhurst Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Elmhurst Lane

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cherokee Road

    2114 ft · 1 min · Cherokee Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto City Park Avenue

    2678 ft · 2 min · City Park Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Vick Street

    905 ft · 40 sec · Vick Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vick Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 58 West
11.3 mi · 45%
Pruden Boulevard
5.12 mi · 20%
Windsor Boulevard
2.52 mi · 10%
Airline Boulevard
2.19 mi · 9%
East Windsor Boulevard
0.79 mi · 3%
Elmhurst Lane
0.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 58 West

Take the exit straight toward US 58 West, US 460 East: Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach

11.3 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suffolk
00h 15m from Windsor
Leave By
7:26 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Windsor and Sunny near Portsmouth Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Suffolk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Windsor and 13.1 miles from Portsmouth Heights.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.44 one way or $6.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Windsor and Sunny near Portsmouth Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Suffolk

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 Suffolk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

The City Of Portsmouth

Portsmouth , VA
801 Crawford St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,Government office
Suffolk City Social Services
Practical stop 3.4 mi away

Suffolk City Social Services

Suffolk , VA
135 Hall Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434
Rating 3.7/5 82 reviews Social services organization
A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor

Portsmouth , VA
900 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews City government office,City administration,Local government office,City Hall,Political party office
Portsmouth city hall
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Portsmouth city hall

Portsmouth , VA
801 Crawford St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Rating 3.8/5 35 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Norfolk

30 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Newport News station

34 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

56 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

62 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windsor and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 20.78 mi (33.44 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Windsor

Windsor is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.8084800, -76.7441200
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Portsmouth Heights

A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.

Population99,049
Coordinates36.8209800, -76.3688300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: US 460 (-76.744109, 36.808439)
End: Vick Street (-76.368598, 36.821321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.37 L · about $3.44
Round trip
$6.87
1.78 gal · 6.74 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $3.44 $6.87
Mid-grade $4.35 $3.87 $7.74
Premium $4.77 $4.24 $8.49
Diesel $6.16 $5.48 $10.96

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Windsor and Portsmouth Heights. The current time is 01:02:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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